Local environmentalists oppose Bureau of Land Management Director nominee

Former NM Congressman Pearce faces questions about public lands views as he seeks federal post

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. (Screenshot courtesy U.S. Senate)Former Republican New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce faced multiple rounds of questions about his public lands record Wednesday during his first U.S. Senate committee confirmation hearing for d…

Steve Pearce faces confirmation hearing to helm BLM - Carlsbad Current-Argus

Adrian Hedden | Carlsbad Current-Argus Former New Mexico congressman Steve Pearce faced a committee of U.S. senators Wednesday, Feb. 25 amid his nomination to lead… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Steve Pearce faces confirmation hearing to helm BLM appeared first on Carlsbad Current-Argus.

Trump’s BLM nominee waffles on public land sell-off stance

Steve Pearce, the White House’s second oil and gas-connected pick, is ”not so sure” he’s changed. The post Trump’s BLM nominee waffles on public land sell-off stance appeared first on High Country News.

Local environmentalists oppose Bureau of Land Management Director nominee

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Environmental groups are voicing concerns over the Trump administration's pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Steve Pearce is a former representative from New Mexico and was nominated by President Trump late last year. A nomination hearing in the Senate took place early Wednesday morning, with a vote expected to take place within the next couple of weeks. Cactus to Cloud Institute, a local nonprofit, has…

Trump Nominee Pledges No Major Sales of Public Land He’ll Manage

Former Rep. Steve Pearce (R-N.M.) said Wednesday he doesn’t envision supporting a large-scale sell-off of federal land if he’s confirmed as the nominee for director of the Bureau of Land Management.

State leaders make it clear: Steve Pearce is completely unfit to serve as Director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management

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