New Mexico land grant communities would get clearer rules for using federal lands for traditional activities.
This bill would make it easier for New Mexico land grant communities to use federal lands for traditional activities like gathering wood or grazing. It would require federal agencies to work with these communities to set clear rules for permits, fees, and land use planning, considering their unique needs. This aims to improve cooperation where a formal system currently doesn't exist.
Currently, there is no formal federal framework for cooperation between federal agencies and New Mexico land grant communities regarding traditional uses of federal land. This bill would require the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into official agreements with the New Mexico Land Grant Council within two years to establish clear processes for permits, fees, and land use planning for these traditional uses.
S 1363 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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