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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.
The New Mexico State Land Office is
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 #4Â 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@nmslo.gov  cc: RKepler@nmslo.gov to request an appointment.
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GIS & Mapping Resources
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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.
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!
ENSURING AÂ STRONG
FUTURE FOR OUR KIDS
Investing in the next
Generation of Energy
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Lease Sale Process
The State Land Office offers tracts for oil and gas leasing the third Tuesday of every month. Â Tracts are leased through a competitive sealed or oral bid process. Â To bid, you must have an OGRID number; if you do not have one; contact Veronica Gonzales at (505) 476-4538. Sealed bids must be submitted with payment prior to the lease sale; oral bidding is conducted at the lease sale. Â Full directions and the bid application form can be found in the monthly lease sale notice.
Anyone can nominate available tracts for offer at the lease sale. Â To nominate, send an email to Allison Marks, Director, at amarks@nmslo.gov. Â To find out which tracts are available, use the Oil and Gas Interactive Map.
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2023 Lease Sale Results
November 2023 Full Results (Updated 12/1/2023)