Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan

Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management announces the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The New Mexico State Director signed the ROD on January 8, 2025, making it effective immediately. The Approved RMP replaces the 1993 Mimbres RMP and provides long-term management for approximately 496,330 acres of BLM-administered public lands. The BLM assessed five alternatives in the Draft and Final EIS and selected Alternative E. Seven protest letters were received and all were resolved without changes to the ROD.

Notice of Availability for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management announces availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan (Alternative E) and Final EIS for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, covering approximately 496,591 acres of BLM-managed public land. The Final EIS analyzes five alternatives, including a no-action alternative retaining the 1993 Mimbres RMP. The BLM New Mexico State Director selected Alternative E, which protects Monument objects, preserves wilderness character across 239,596 acres of wilderness, and conserves natural and cultural resources while allowing compatible uses. A 30-day protest period begins upon EPA publication of its Notice of Availability.