Bureau of Land Management seeks public nominations for four positions on its Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM about public land issues within the Farmington District and Rio Puerco Field Office. Nominations will be considered until June 1.

The Northern New Mexico RAC, made up of residents chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, helps the BLM carry out its stewardship of more than 3 million acres of public lands.

Individuals may nominate themselves or others. Nominees must be residents of New Mexico and will be selected based on training, education and knowledge of the RAC’s geographical area. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference, a completed application and any other relevant information.

The Northern New Mexico RAC is soliciting applications for vacancies in Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3. Members are appointed for 3-year terms. For more information, visit www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council.

To receive an application, contact Jillian Aragon at (505) 564-7722 or jgaragon@blm.gov or visit www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/apply. Signed applications and letters of recommendation may also be emailed to the address above or mailed to Bureau of Land Management, Farmington Field Office, Attention: RAC Coordinator Jillian Aragon, 6251 College Blvd., Suite A, Farmington, NM 87402.