The Buffalo Tract Protection Act would permanently ban mineral extraction and mining on approximately 4,288 acres of federal land near Placitas, New Mexico that is currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The bill prevents all mining claims, mineral leasing, and geothermal development on the designated tracts while still allowing the Interior Department to sell or transfer the surface land for recreation and public purposes. The mineral rights would remain under federal control even if the surface land is conveyed to another party, ensuring the land cannot be mined regardless of future ownership changes. The bill affects mining companies and mineral developers interested in the area, while protecting the land for non-extractive uses. There is no specific funding allocation or implementation timeline included in the legislation.
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