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Proposed Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Land Exchange with BLM
We Want to Hear from You!
BACKSTORY: The New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) is considering a proposed land exchange with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Under the proposed exchange, the NMSLO would transfer about 85,000 acres of state trust lands currently landlocked within the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument to the BLM for more cohesive management of the monument. In exchange, the NMSLO would receive lands that are a better fit for the agency’s mission to earn revenue for public schools, universities, and hospitals.
The NMSLO is hosting a series of four public meetings across southern New Mexico September 22-25, 2025 to gather feedback and public comments on the proposed land exchange. Representatives from the BLM will also be at each meeting.
Interested parties will have an opportunity to provide public comments at the in-person meetings. Public comments may also be emailed to: BLM_NM_LCDO_Mail@blm.gov.
Find more information on the public meetings and the proposed land exchange below!
Las Cruces Meeting
WHEN: Monday, September 22, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Doña Ana County Government Services Building, Council Chambers; 845 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, NM 88007
Lordsburg Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hidalgo County Council Chambers; 305 Pyramid St. Lordsburg, NM 88045
Deming Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:Mimbres Valley Special Events Center; 2300 E. Pine St. Deming, NM 88030
Silver City Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Grant County Business and Conference Center; 3031 US-180, Silver City, NM 88061