Efficient Markets to Host BLM May 2026 New Mexico and Texas Lease Sale

April 08, 2026 at 16:30 PM EDT

Efficient Markets is excited to host the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) upcoming online federal oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas. The BLM is offering 74 parcels totaling 33,530 acres, with the auction scheduled for May 20, 2026.

“Efficient Markets has been a long-time partner of the Bureau of Land Management, and we are pleased to facilitate this significant oil and gas lease sale on their behalf. The available parcels are located primarily in Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico, and include the largest acreage offering to-date in the Southeastern New Mexico Potash Area, where recent lease sales have delivered record-setting bonus bids exceeding $200,000 per acre,” said Gus Riviero, Chief Ventures Officer of Efficient Markets. “We look forward to helping the BLM achieve another successful sale.”

With strong industry interest anticipated, parties considering participation are encouraged to visit www.efficientmarkets.com or contact government@efficientmarkets.com promptly for additional details. The lease sale may be viewed on the Efficient Markets website at https://app.efficientmarkets.com/salegroup/6536.

Read the BLM press release here.

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