Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I get a mineral lease?
We can send you a copy of the State Land Office rule and an application form pertaining to the particular type of mineral extraction you want to do.
Minerals Staff Directory
Which rules apply to the various minerals available on state trust land?
What do I do to gather moss rock (or other minerals) on state trust land?
Before you gather any product from trust lands, you must obtain a lease. See Question #1 above.
Where in New Mexico are the state trust lands and the federal public lands?
Our State Land Office Records Management office can help you if you know the legal land description (Section, Township, and Range) for a piece of land in which you are interested. Please be sure to check the mineral ownership for any tract on which you are interested in mining. Please note that the lands under the stewardship of the State Land Office are referred to as state trust land, not "public" land. The Federal Bureau of Land Management manages public land.
For any other questions you may have about mining for minerals (other than oil and gas) occurring on state Trust lands, please contact the Minerals Manager,
Kurt McFall, 505-827-5735.
I own some land and how do I find out who owns the mineral rights?
Check with the county clerk where the property is located to find Township/ Section/Range.
Have I paid my rent?
Visit the State Land Office
data access web page and click on billing Information. You will need to enter your lease number in the appropriate boxes.
How do I get a bond?
How do I sign my general mining lease to another company?