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The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service are proposing to withdraw over 164,000 acres of land in the Upper Pecos River Watershed in New Mexico from being used under mining and leasing laws. This plan aims to protect the area's water quality, cultural resources, wildlife habitats, and recreational values. Public comments are being accepted before a decision is made, and a public meeting will take place in February 2025. During this time, the land may still be used for temporary activities approved by the authorities.

The Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management is proposing to withdraw about 1,805 acres of public land in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, from settlement and sale under public land and mining laws for up to 20 years. This is to protect the natural and cultural resources associated with the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians. The lands would remain managed by the Bureau of Land Management and are currently segregated from these activities for up to two years during the proposal's processing. The public has until April 14, 2025, to submit comments or request a public meeting on this withdrawal proposal.

The United States Army has requested the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw 1,840 acres of federal land and 53.48 acres of non-federal land in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, from mining and leasing laws. This is meant to protect the John R. Fox Range from potential impact due to mining activities. The public can submit comments on this request until March 10, 2025, and ask for a public meeting. This notice temporarily keeps the lands from being used under these laws for up to two years while the application is being processed.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Public Land Order withdrawing 20,510 acres of land in the Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, from new settlement, sale, mining, and leasing activities for 20 years. This action is taken to protect the cultural and natural resources of the Pactola Reservoir—Rapid Creek Watershed, which includes essential water resources for Rapid City and the Ellsworth Air Force Base. The withdrawal aims to prevent environmental damage from exploration and development activities on federally owned minerals. The order will expire in 20 years unless reviewed and extended.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the Interior Department, is proposing to withdraw over 308,000 acres of federal land in Nye County, Nevada, from mining and leasing activities for 20 years to protect cultural, recreational, and biological resources. This proposal includes a 90-day public comment period and a public meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025, at the Amargosa Community Center. The withdrawal would also apply to approximately 40,000 acres of non-federal land if acquired by the U.S. during this time. The lands will still be available for other uses, like mineral material disposals, during the withdrawal period.