Fwd: BLM News Release: BLM Albuquerque District Seeks Advisory Council Nominations

[Kelly Gossett]

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Hello Albuquerque RAC,

Below is information for 2015 nominations for the Albuquerque District RAC. There are currently 3 vacancies, with a nomination deadline of March 20,2015. Please consider passing along and nominating individuals or oneself to serve on the council.

Attached is the BLM News Release and Nomination Form.

Feel free to contact me should you have any further questions or concerns.

Regards,

Martín Visarraga

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From: Sandoval, Allison <aesan...@blm.gov>
Date: Thu, Feb 5, 2015 at 9:24 AM
Subject: BLM News Release: BLM Albuquerque District Seeks Advisory Council Nominations
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For Immediate Release For Additional Information

February 5, 2015 Martín Visarraga, 505-761-8902

BLM Albuquerque District Seeks Advisory Council Nominations

Albuquerque, NM – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Albuquerque District announces that it is seeking public nominations for three positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public land issues within the Albuquerque District.  As advertised in the Federal Register, the BLM will consider nominations until March 20, 2015.

The RAC, composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, helps the Albuquerque District carry out its stewardship of more than 2.5 million acres of public lands.  The RAC consists of 10 members with an interest or expertise in public land management, including such individuals as conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, state and local government officials, Tribal officials, and academics.  The diverse membership of the RAC helps ensure that BLM land managers get the varying perspectives they need to achieve their mission, which is to manage the public lands for multiple uses.

“As a land-management agency that carries out a multiple-use mission, the BLM seeks out and values diverse input from citizens who care about the stewardship of America’s public lands,” said acting BLM New Mexico State Director Aden Seidlitz.  “This input advances our efforts in managing uses of and protecting resources on the public lands.”

Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council.  Nominees, who must be residents of the state or states where the RAC has jurisdiction, will be judged on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the council’s geographical area.  Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making.  All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations, a completed RAC application, and any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications.

On the Albuquerque District RAC, there is currently one 3-year term vacancy in Category one, one 3-year term vacancy in Category two, and one 3-year vacancy in Category three.  The categories represent the following interests:

Category One – Public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation.

Category Two – Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations.

Category Three – Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large.

To receive an application, contact Albuquerque District RAC Coordinator Martín Visarraga at (505) 761-8902 or by e-mail at mvis...@blm.gov.  You can also download the application at: www.blm.gov/nm/racs.  The deadline for submitting nominations is March 20, 2015.  Individuals may submit their signed applications by either e-mail to the above e-mail address or by mail to the Bureau of Land Management, Albuquerque District Office, Attention: RAC Coordinator Martín Visarraga, 435 Montaño Road, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107.

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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency.  This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska.  The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation.  The BLM's mission is to manage and conserve the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations under our mandate of multiple-use and sustained yield.  In Fiscal Year 2013, the BLM generated $4.7 billion in receipts from public lands.

Allison Sandoval
Public Affairs Specialist
New Mexico State Office | Bureau of Land Management
Desk: (505) 954-2019 | Fax: (505) 954-2010 | aesan...@blm.gov

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Should you have any questions, please contact me at (505) 954-2054 or by return email. If you plan to come to the office to meet with us in person, please call for an appointment to ensure someone is available to speak with you.

Martín Visarraga
GIS Specialist (Detail)
Bureau of Land Management
New Mexico State Office

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(505)954-2054