2019
2019 News Releases
SB 458 Aims to Increase Transparency on Transactions
SANTA FE, NM – Following up on her campaign promise to increase transparency at the State Land Office, Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard worked with Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-15) to introduce SB 458, which will require public notice and input prior to the agency...
‘Raise the Rate’ Bill Introduced to Benefit Public Education
SANTA FE, NM – A bill was introduced today in the State Legislature to raise the royalty rate on the top performing oil and gas leases on state trust lands to ensure more money is made for New Mexico schools and hospitals. House Bill 398, pushed by Land Commissioner...
SLO Budget Requests Funding to Establish an Office of Renewable Energy; Improve Management of Oil and Gas Activities
SANTA FE, NM – For Fiscal Year 2020, Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has requested additional budget appropriations for four new district resource managers tasked with overseeing oil and gas activity in the Permian Basin and resources to establish the Office of...
Garcia Richard Signs Executive Order Banning Killing Contests on State Trust Land
SANTA FE, NM – SANTA FE, NM – Commissioner Stephanie Garcia signed her first Executive Order (2019 – 001) today banning killing contests on State Trust Lands. As she signed the order, Garcia Richard was joined by animal and wildlife advocates from Animal Protection...
Garcia Richard to Sign Executive Order Banning Killing Contests on State Trust Land
SANTA FE, NM – On Thursday, January 10th at 11:30 AM, Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard will sign an Executive Order banning killing contests on State Trust Land. Garcia Richard will join with animal and wildlife advocates from across the state as she signs the...
Oil Conservation Commission to reconsider Hilcorp Energy Company application after push from Land Commissioner Garcia Richard
SANTA FE, NM – – In a hearing today, the Oil Conservation Commission (OCC) decided to reconsider an application from Texas-based Hilcorp Energy Co. In the application, the company seeks to double their well density in the San Juan Basin. The special hearing was called...
Oil Conservation Commission to Officially Review Hilcorp Decision
SANTA FE, NM – Thanks to the commitment of Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham, and her Secretary-designate Sarah Propst Cottrell in making citizens’ and advocates’ voices a part of government, the application for...
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Announces Four Appointments
SANTA FE, NM – Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard took office on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 and has announced her first appointments to help oversee the State Land Office. The State Land Office has 14 exempt positions, which serve at the pleasure of...