Mineral 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?
Please see Mineral Rules
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?
A State of New Mexico map showing surface ownership is available from the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
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.
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.