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97% of public land in Carlsbad eyed for drilling; public protest window is open

97% of public land in Carlsbad eyed for drilling; public protest window is open
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Bureau of Land Management opened up the public protest window on Friday, Sept. 11 for a proposal that would allow drilling on 97% of public land in Carlsbad, New Mexico. According to BLM's press release, the Carlsbad Field Office oversees approximately 2.1 million acre...

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