Lummis applauds nomination of Pearce as next BLM director

LARAMIE (WNE) — Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., released the following statement Wednesday applauding the nomination of former U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., to serve as the next director of the Bureau of Land Management.

“I am pleased that President Trump has nominated my friend and former House colleague, Steve Pearce, to serve as the next Director of the Bureau of Land Management,” Lummis wrote. “Steve’s leadership will be invaluable in managing our public lands and wisely stewarding our resources.

“This nomination is a major win for Wyoming and the entire West, and I’m glad to see such a crucial role filled by someone so well qualified. I urge a swift confirmation.”

This story was published on Nov. 7, 2025.