2026 News Release
State Land Office Earns Record $3.2 BILLION Under Commissioner Garcia Richard’s Leadership
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced that the State Land Office (NMSLO) has earned around $3.2 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2026 (FY26) – an all-time record for revenue earned in a single fiscal year at the agency....
Commissioner Garcia Richard Requires Stronger Financial Protections for Oil and Gas Development on State Lands
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced that the State Land Office (NMSLO) has finalized a new bonding rule for oil and gas leasing on state trust lands. The new rule updates financial assurance levels for the first time in...
State Land Office Wins “Rural Project of the Year” Award from New Mexico IDEA
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico State Land Office has won the “Rural Project of the Year” Award from New Mexico IDEA, recognizing the rapid expansion of renewable energy projects on state trust lands, particularly in rural communities, under the leadership of Land...
Commissioner Garcia Richard Bans Uranium Mining
SANTA FE, N.M. – At a press conference today, New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard issued an executive order banning the leasing of state lands for new uranium mining and related activities. The order directs the State Land Office to focus on cleaning...
September 4 at 12:00 p.m. MT: Commissioner Garcia Richard to Make Announcement Concerning Uranium Mining
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard will make an announcement regarding uranium leasing on state lands at a press conference at the State Land Office on Friday, September 4 at 12:00 p.m. MT. An online option is available for those...
2026 Industry Days Seminar
The New Mexico State Land Office is pleased to announce its 2026 Industry Training seminar. Hosted by the Royalty Management Division (RMD), this year’s event features an expanded curriculum designed to support industry professionals in navigating compliance,...
State Land Office Named a Regional Top Workplace for Fourth Year in a Row
SANTA FE, N.M. – For the fourth year in a row, the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) is a recipient of the 2026 Albuquerque Journal Regional Top Workplaces Award, Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today, once again ranking well above the national...
Commissioner Garcia Richard Issues Lease for Wind Farm Repower After Record Auction
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has issued a lease for a wind farm repower in Chaves and Roosevelt counties following a public auction. Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) submitted a bid of $1.5 million at a public auction June...
Commissioner Garcia Richard Calls for Repeal of “Stripper Well” Program Subsidizing Oil Companies
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today that there are now zero wells participating in a program created by state law in 1994 that subsidized low-producing but high-emitting oil and gas wells – also known in the industry...
Commissioner Garcia Richard Statement on Trump Administration’s Proposal to End Chaco Protections
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard released the following statement today in response to the Trump administration’s continued efforts to end federal protections in the 10-mile buffer zone surrounding Chaco Canyon National...