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Own Mineral Rights in New Mexico?

We help Colorado 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, Colorado Residence

Colorado and New Mexico share a border, but that doesn't make managing New Mexico mineral rights from Denver any easier. The producing areas of southeastern New Mexico (Lea and Eddy counties) are over 400 miles from Denver—about the same distance as Dallas.

Many Colorado residents own New Mexico minerals through inheritance, past investments, or industry connections. Denver-based operators are very active in the New Mexico Permian, so Colorado residents often have professional ties to the Delaware Basin. But even if you understand the geology, managing these assets remotely has challenges:

New Mexico-specific mineral and pooling laws

Different regulatory framework than Colorado

New Mexico Oil Conservation Division vs. COGCC

New Mexico income tax filings 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. Closer to Colorado but a mature basin with legacy production.

Other Areas

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

The Colorado-New Mexico Connection

Colorado and New Mexico are neighboring states, but the geography is deceptive. The San Juan Basin in northwest New Mexico is relatively close to Colorado (it actually extends into Colorado), but the high-value Delaware Basin production in southeastern New Mexico is a full day's drive from Denver.

Many Denver-based operators run significant Delaware Basin operations, creating a strong professional connection between the two states. Colorado residents may own New Mexico minerals through:

Industry employment: Worked for a Denver company with NM assets

San Juan Basin history: Family connections to the Four Corners region

Inheritance: Family owned ranch land or minerals in southeastern NM

Selling New Mexico Minerals from Colorado

1
Tell Us About Your Minerals

County, section/township/range, production

2
We Research & Value

Production data, permits, formation analysis

3
Sign at CO 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. Many Denver-based operators are very active here, so the economics are well understood.
Both states have income taxes. 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, and Colorado taxes your mineral income too. Selling can simplify your multi-state filing going forward. A CPA or tax attorney can advise on your situation.
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. It's closer to Colorado than the Delaware Basin, but values are generally lower. That said, 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 Colorado 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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