BLM Patches Errors in New Mexico Defense Land Withdrawal Order
Published Date: 3/23/2026
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Summary
The Bureau of Land Management fixed some small mistakes in a 2025 order that set aside over 109,000 acres of land in New Mexico for the Army’s border security work. They updated the land descriptions and acreage numbers to be more accurate but didn’t change which lands are included. This correction helps everyone know exactly what land is involved, with no new costs or timing changes.
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