2023 News Releases
State Land Office Earns Record $2.75 Billion in Past Year
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico State Land Office has broken another record, earning $2.75 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023 (FY23), Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today. The revenue earned benefits New Mexico’s public schools,...
Commissioner Garcia Richard Extends Ban on Oil and Gas Drilling on State Lands Near Chaco
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced at a press conference today that she is extending her ban on new oil, gas and mineral leasing on 72,776 acres of state lands near Chaco Culture National Historical Park through...
December 14 at 10 a.m.: Commissioner Garcia Richard to Announce Extension of Oil and Gas Ban Near Chaco at Virtual Press Conference
SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard will host a virtual press conference on Thursday, December 14 to announce an extension of a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on state lands near Chaco Culture National Historical...
State Land Office Again Offering Low-Cost Christmas Tree Cutting and Sand Gathering Permits
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico State Land Office announced today that it is again offering low-cost Christmas tree-cutting and farolito sand-gathering permits on state lands in advance of the upcoming holiday season. Christmas tree-cutting permits are available for...
November 9 at 6 p.m.: State Land Office to Host Public Meeting Regarding Proposed Land Sale in Rio Rancho
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico State Land Office is hosting a public meeting in the Governing Body Overflow Room at Rio Rancho City Hall on Thursday, November 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to collect public comments regarding a proposed sale of...
State Land Office Named a Top Woman-Led Workplace in the Nation
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico State Land Office has won the Woman-Led Organizations Award as part of the October 2023 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence national awards presented by human resources and technology research company Energage. The Woman-Led Organizations...
State Land Office Hires New Outdoor Recreation Specialist
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico State Land Office has hired Maria Lohmann to serve as the agency’s new Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today. Lohmann fills a role crucial to Commissioner Garcia Richard’s...
Commissioner Garcia Richard, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Expand Camping Opportunities for Licensed Hunters on State Lands
SANTA FE – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard and Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) Director Michael Sloane announced today that the agencies have increased camping opportunities on state lands in the White Peak area for licensed New...
State Land Office Named Top Midsize Employer by Albuquerque Journal Top Workplaces
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: June 26, 2023 Contact:Joey Keefe, Assistant Commissioner of Communications505.470.2965jkeefe@slo.state.nm.us State Land Office Named Top Midsize Employer by Albuquerque Journal Top Workplaces Agency ranked in top 1% of...
Commissioner Garcia Richard Awards Lease for Solar Array in Doña Ana County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: June 14, 2023 Contact:Joey Keefe, Assistant Commissioner of Communications505.470.2965jkeefe@slo.state.nm.us Commissioner Garcia Richard Awards Lease for Solar Array in Doña Ana CountyProject quadruples renewable capacity on state...