The Southern New Mexico RAC is seeking five nominations in the following categories:

Category One – One opening for federal grazing permittees; representatives of transportation or rights-of-way interests; representatives of developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle users, or commercial recreation activities; representatives of the commercial timber industry; or energy and mineral development interests.

Category Two – One opening for representatives of archeological and historic organizations; dispersed recreation users; members of wild horse and burro organizations; and members of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations.

Category Three – Two openings for state, county, or local elected officials; representatives of state agencies responsible for management of natural resources, land, or water; members of local Indian Tribes; academicians in natural resources management or natural sciences; or the affected public-at-large.

As published in a notice in today's Federal Register, the BLM will consider nominations for 30 days, until Nov. 15. For more information, or to receive an application, contact Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council Coordinator Winifred "Wendy" Brown at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-627-0259. You can also download the application at: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/apply.

For more information, please see the attached announcement or visit: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-seeks-nominations-nine-regional-resource-advisory-councils