New Mexico State Land Office
Recent News About New Mexico State Land Office
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USA Today has recognized the New Mexico State Land Office as a Top Workplaces USA award winner for midsize organizations, marking the second consecutive year the agency has received this honor.
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Legislation to increase the top royalty rate for oil and gas development on New Mexico state lands has advanced in the House Appropriations and Finance Committee.
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New Mexico's Commissioner of Public Lands, Stephanie Garcia Richard, has issued an executive order banning mineral development on state lands within the Upper Pecos Watershed.
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Legislation to increase the top royalty rate for oil and gas development on New Mexico state lands has passed the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee.
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New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard has approved long-term leases for six new community solar projects to be developed on state lands.
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New Mexico public education budgets largely depend on oil and gas. Schools highly dependent on the revenue generated from the industry to fund everything from teacher positions to interactive learning projects as well as the addition of new technology and custodial hours when needed.