BLM Seeks Volunteers for New Mexico Land Council
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management is looking for new members to join the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, which helps decide how public lands are used and cared for. If you live in the area and care about land, recreation, or conservation, now’s your chance to apply! Hurry—nominations close on February 18, 2025, and this is a great way to have your voice heard without spending a dime.
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Nominations open — deadline Feb 18, 2025
You can apply to serve on the Bureau of Land Management Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC). All nominations must be received no later than February 18, 2025, and the RAC advises the BLM on land-use planning and management in the area.
Nominees must be New Mexico residents
To be considered, nominees must be residents of the State of New Mexico. Individuals may nominate themselves or others, but only New Mexico residents will be evaluated for RAC membership.
Specific interest categories sought for seats
The RAC seeks balanced membership across three categories: (1) holders of federal grazing permits or those representing transportation/rights-of-way, developed outdoor recreation/off-highway vehicle or commercial recreation, commercial timber, or energy and mineral development; (2) representatives of national/regional environmental organizations, dispersed recreation, archaeological/historical interests, or wild horse and burro groups; and (3) elected state/county/local officials, state natural resource agency employees, Indian tribe representatives, academicians in natural resources, or public-at-large.
Application requirements and selection criteria
To apply you must submit a completed RAC application form, letters of reference, and any other qualification information. The BLM will evaluate nominees based on education, training, experience, knowledge of the RAC geographic area, and a commitment to collaborative resource decision-making.
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