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Own Mineral Rights in New Mexico?

We help Arizona residents sell mineral rights in the Delaware Basin and Permian Basin areas of New Mexico. Your neighbor state—but still out of reach for easy management.

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New Mexico Minerals, Arizona Residence

New Mexico and Arizona share a border, but that doesn't make managing New Mexico mineral rights from Arizona any easier. The producing areas of southeastern New Mexico are hundreds of miles from Phoenix, Tucson, or other Arizona population centers.

Many Arizona residents own New Mexico minerals through inheritance or past investments in the Permian Basin. The Delaware Basin portion of southeast New Mexico has become one of the most active drilling regions in the country, making these minerals increasingly valuable—and increasingly complex to manage:

Understanding New Mexico mineral and pooling laws

Dealing with multiple operators in Lea and Eddy counties

Tracking production across different formations

Filing New Mexico income tax returns for royalty income

Major New Mexico Producing Areas

We buy minerals throughout New Mexico. The state's oil and gas production is concentrated in specific areas:

Delaware Basin

The western portion of the Permian Basin, one of the most active drilling regions in North America. Counties: Lea, Eddy. Multiple pay zones: Wolfcamp, Bone Spring, Avalon.

Permian Basin (NM Portion)

Southeast New Mexico shares the prolific Permian Basin with West Texas. Same geology, same operators, same value potential.

San Juan Basin

Northwest New Mexico natural gas production. Counties: San Juan, Rio Arriba. Mature basin with legacy production.

Other Areas

Production also occurs in Chaves, Roosevelt, and other counties with varying levels of activity.

The Arizona-New Mexico Connection

Arizona and New Mexico are neighbors, but the producing areas of New Mexico (Lea and Eddy counties) are actually closer to Texas than to most of Arizona. Driving from Phoenix to Carlsbad (heart of the Delaware Basin) is over 450 miles.

Many Arizona residents inherited New Mexico minerals from family who worked in the oil fields, ranched in southeastern New Mexico, or invested in the Permian during earlier booms. Converting these distant assets to cash eliminates the ongoing management burden.

Selling New Mexico Minerals from Arizona

1
Tell Us About Your Minerals

County, section/township/range, production

2
We Research & Value

Production data, permits, formation analysis

3
Sign at AZ Notary

No travel to New Mexico required

4
Receive Payment

Wire transfer or certified check

New Mexico-Specific Questions

The Delaware Basin is one of the most active and valuable drilling regions in North America. Minerals in Lea and Eddy counties can command premium prices due to the stacked pay potential (multiple productive formations), active operator development, and proven reserves. Values vary by specific location within the basin.
Yes — New Mexico can tax non-residents on New Mexico-source income, including mineral royalties, so you may have a New Mexico filing obligation while you hold producing minerals there. Selling can simplify your multi-state filing going forward. What applies to your situation is a question for a CPA or tax attorney.
New Mexico has significant federal land ownership, and some surface landowners receive royalties from federal minerals leased by the BLM. Private mineral ownership works differently. We purchase privately-owned (fee) mineral rights. If you're unsure whether your minerals are private or federal, we can help you determine ownership.
The San Juan Basin is a mature natural gas basin with declining production in many areas. Values are generally lower than the Delaware Basin, but minerals in productive areas still have value. We evaluate all New Mexico minerals and can tell you what your specific interest is worth.

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Buckhead provides a free written offer. Our offer comes at no cost and no obligation.

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Key Takeaways

  • Buckhead Energy helps Arizona residents sell inherited New Mexico mineral rights. Delaware Basin, Permian Basin - get a fair offer without traveling to New Mexico.
  • Buckhead Energy is a direct buy-side firm; sellers pay no broker commissions, listing fees, or auction premiums.

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Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests across all 50 states and has completed acquisitions in 33 states. Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer, not a broker — we purchase mineral and royalty interests with our own capital. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006. Buckhead Energy holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (as of August 2025).

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