State Land Office says New Mexico’s renewable energy brings in revenue, offsets environmental harm

By: Matthew Mondschein

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 428

Last Updated: 1 day, 23 hours ago

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Renewable energy projects leased on state land are expected to bring in billions of dollars for New Mexico in the years to come, State Land Office officials told legislators Monday.

The 55 active green energy projects, such as solar and wind farms, brought in $8 million in revenue this year, a 1,287% increase from 2019, they said.

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