Natural Resources Conservation Service

New Mexico

United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Invites Input on Regional Conservation Partnership Program Rule

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which helps partners develop and implement unique conservation solutions that engage farmers, ranchers and forest landowners.

February 2020 - Basin Outlook Report

The February 2020 Basin Outlook Report for New Mexico is now available.

From Saving Animals to Saving the Land

The NRCS Los Lunas field office was crucial in helping her from start to present. The office provided help with the application process, finding resources and other kinds of help, such as with cutting. “With the NRCS,” Tolani said, “you got family.”

Photo of Dr. Tolani Francisco and rescue horse, Huckleberry at TJ Farms, Bosque Farms, NM

New Mexico Employee of the Month - February 2020

As a new Soil Conservation Technician to NRCS, Morgan ensured all Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) payments for fiscal year 2019 were certified and paid.

Photo of Morgan Smith, Soil Conservation Technician, selected as the New Mexico Employee of the Month for February 2020

USDA to Invest $50 Million to Increase Recreational Public Access on Private Lan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make up to $50 million available to help create or expand state government and tribal programs that encourage landowners and land managers to allow public access to their land for hunting, fishing and other wildlife-dependent recreation.