The New Mexico Land Grant Council is an agency of state government administratively attached to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration.  It was founded in 2009 by statute and provides support to 23 land grants-mercedes in New Mexico recognized as units of government (political subdivisions of the state).  It also serves as a liaison between mercedes and other state agencies and the federal government. The Council consists of five members appointed by the Governor.  (See About us.)

During 2011-2012 the Council meets on the University of New Mexico campus.  For dates and times see Meetings.

Contact us:

NM Land Grant Council
Department of Finance and Administration
410 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Tel: 505 476.1069
Fax: 505 476.0077
Email: nmlandgrantcouncil@gmail.com

Photo:  Background photo of the homepage is the view east from the bend of the Río de Chama to the Cerro Pedernal, an area that includes San Joaquín del Río de Chama, Juan Bautista Baldez, Piedra Lumbre, and Abiquiú land grant-mercedes.