Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee Extends Application Deadline for Public Land Stewardship
The Gila, Lincoln, and Cibola National Forests are extending the application deadline for individuals interested in serving on the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The new deadline to apply is September 30, 2026. The RAC plays a crucial role in guiding federal funding for local projects aimed at improving public lands, strengthening communities, and supporting natural resource stewardship. The committee is being reestablished under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act, which provides funding for schools, roads, and natural resource projects in rural counties. Once fully assembled, the committee will enable the release of federal funds for new local projects. Applicants must reside in New Mexico, preferably within Grant, Catron, Sierra, Socorro, Otero, or Lincoln counties, and will serve voluntarily for a four-year term, attending quarterly meetings.
