Welcome to the
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.
Proposed Mescalero Apache Tribe Land Exchange
The State Land Office and the Mescalero Apache Tribe will be hosting the first two in a series of public meetings in November to gather feedback and answer questions about this proposed exchange. LEARN MORE>>>
Bonding Pre-Publication Discussion Draft
The New Mexico State Land Office will be conducting a formal public rulemaking process regarding proposed changes to the agency’s bonding rule for oil and gas development on state trust lands. LEARN MORE>>>
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 Esther Cordova at ecordova@nmslo.gov cc: echavez@nmslo.gov to request an appointment.
The New Mexico State Land Office is
Leasing Information
Recreational Access
Commercial Development
GIS & Mapping Resources
There’s a lot going on!
What’s happening
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.
Highlighted/Available Property
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!
