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 Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Exchange
The New Mexico State Land Office and the Bureau of Land Management are hosting a series of public meetings on a proposed land exchange to swap lands more suitable to each agency’s mission. LEARN MORE>>>
Geothermal Rulemaking
The New Mexico State Land Office will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 to gather feedback and public comments on a new, proposed geothermal rule. 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!
