Former New Mexico Congressman One Step Closer to Becoming BLM Director

Former New Mexico congressman one step closer to becoming BLM director

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Former NM congressman’s BLM director nomination heads to full SenateNo date has been set for Steve Pearce's nomination hearing in front of the full Senate. WASHINGTON — Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce is one step closer to being in charge of all national public lands across the country. President Donald Trump nominated Pearce to become the director o…

Senate committee advances former New Mexico congressman's nomination to lead BLM

Pearce's nomination will now go to the full Senate.

U.S. Senate Committee sends Pearce to full Senate for federal land agency confirmation

Steve Pearce, a prominent New Mexico Republican and former congressman, addresses the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Feb. 25, 2026, as he seeks confirmation as federal Bureau of Land Management director. The committee on March 4, 2026, voted to advance his confirmation to the full Senate.  (Screenshot courtesy U.S. Senate)New Mexico RepublicanF Steve Pearce, a former congressman for the state, is one step closer to leading the …

LCV Statement on Senate Vote to Advance Steve Pearce to Director of the Bureau of Land Management

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Heinrich Voices Opposition To Nominee Steve Pearce To Lead Bureau Of Land Management

BLM nominee Steve Pearce U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement opposing former Congressman Steve Pearce’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM):  “I have known Congressman Pearce a long time. And while I appreciate his testimony before the Energy and Natural Resources Committee las…

Steve Pearce's BLM nomination advances despite opposition

The Senate committee advanced Steve Pearce's nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management, despite opposition from Sen. Martin Heinrich.