Announcements
Check this page periodically for the latest announcements from the State Land Office!
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...
State Land Trust Advisory Board Meeting – August 20, 2026
NEW MEXICO STATE LAND OFFICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING STATE LAND TRUSTS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING The New Mexico State Land Trusts Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and continuing thereafter as necessary. The meeting is...