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New Mexico State Land OfficeThe Land Office is open for business, and our purpose is funding public education and other public institutions. Commissioner Garcia Richard is tasked with overseeing 9 million surface acres and 13 million mineral acres. We make money by leasing state trust land for a multitude of purposes including oil and gas, renewable energy, agriculture, and a broad array of commercial uses.
Albuquerque South Valley Meetings
The New Mexico State Land Office is hosting three (3) public meetings to consider a proposal to transfer a 212-acre parcel of state land in the Bosque to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The parcel of land is adjacent to the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages.
Suggestions about other potential uses of the parcel are also welcome and will be considered by the Commissioner of Public Lands.
Click here to take a survey and learn more!
Agricultural Leasing Town Halls
We encourage current agricultural lessees and those interested in learning more about agricultural leasing with the New Mexico State Land Office to join us at one of the four town halls we will be hosting this year. The purpose of these events is for Commissioner Garcia Richard and the Agricultural Leasing Bureau staff to speak with, listen to, and answer questions from the agricultural community.
Please note:
Payments and contracts may not be submitted at these meetings. You will need to send all application materials to the New Mexico State Land Office in Santa Fe.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – Moriarty, NM
Location: Edgewood Soil & Water Conservation District office
Address: 2506 NM-333, Moriarty, NM, 87035
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Roswell, NM
Location: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Address: 1615 West College, Roswell, NM, 88201
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Silver City, NM
Location: Watts Hall
Address: 500 E 18th St., Silver City, NM, 88061
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Clayton, NM
Location: Union County District Court – Annex Meeting Room
Address: 100 Court St, Clayton, NM, 88415
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
New Mexico State Land Office Named #22 Employer in the nation!
The New Mexico State Land Office has been named the #22 employer and #1 government employer in the country by USA TODAY!
Wildfire Disaster Assistance
Assistance is available for those impacted by New Mexico’s wildfires. Individuals in Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel, and Valencia Counties who have experienced losses from these wildfires can apply with FEMA for assistance. Options include:
- Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. MT.
For updates on New Mexico’s wildfires, visit nmfireinfo.com. You can also call a hotline at 1-800-432-2080, Option #4 if you need help identifying shelter or other resources.
Public Research Room Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment only
Please e-mail Jordan Victor at jvictor@slo.state.nm.us cc: RKepler@slo.state.nm.us to request an appointment.
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New Mexico public lands are your lands and we want you to know what the State Land Office is doing to maximize their full potential. Check out what we are doing to encourage grazing, oil and gas production, renewable energy, and economic development opportunities while protecting our land, water, air, and wildlife.
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New Mexico is home to some of the greatest supply of solar and wind energy potential in the country and millions of miles of unencumbered land prime for commercial development. Looking for land to develop for renewable energy, commercial, farming, or telecom services? We can help!