800 wells across 57 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months.
Refreshed monthly from NMOCD well-header records. Data current as of 2026-08-24.
Quick answer: The Mesaverde_ formation in New Mexico has 800 wells on record across 57 active operators, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-24). Its most active operators by well count are Logos Operating, Hilcorp Energy Company, Advanced Wireless Communications, N M & O Operating Company and Enduring Resources. Compiled from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records, refreshed monthly.
The operators with the most well counts targeting the Mesaverde_ formation in New Mexico:
| # | Operator | Wells in Mesaverde_ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logos Operating | 148 |
| 2 | Hilcorp Energy Company | 136 |
| 3 | Advanced Wireless Communications | 47 |
| 4 | N M & O Operating Company | 41 |
| 5 | Enduring Resources | 41 |
| 6 | Rim Operating | 33 |
| 7 | Energen Resources | 32 |
| 8 | Dugan Production | 29 |
| 9 | Bensonmontingreer Drilling | 27 |
| 10 | High River Resources Operating LLC | 24 |
The New Mexico counties with the most Mesaverde_ activity:
Rio Arriba, San Juan
The Mesaverde_ is one of New Mexico's active oil and gas plays, with 800 wells on file across 57 distinct operators of record. Operators have filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde_ in the last 24 months — a measure of how active the play is right now versus its historical baseline.
For mineral owners with interests in Rio Arriba, San Juan, knowing whether your tract sits within an active Mesaverde_ footprint is a foundational valuation question. Active formations with consistent permit flow command premium pricing; legacy formations with steady but declining production are valued differently.
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800 wells target the Mesaverde_ in New Mexico, worked by 57 active operators, per NMOCD well-header records (as of 2026-08-24).
By well count, the most active Mesaverde_ operators in New Mexico are Logos Operating, Hilcorp Energy Company, Advanced Wireless Communications, N M & O Operating Company and Enduring Resources. The full ranking is in the table on this page.
Operators filed 0 drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde_ in the last 24 months — a live measure of current activity, per NMOCD records.
Operators filed 0 new drilling permits targeting the Mesaverde_ in New Mexico over the last 24 months. New permits and spuds are the clearest signal of active Mesaverde_ drilling, per NMOCD records (as of 2026-08-24).
Mesaverde_ activity in New Mexico currently spans 800 wells on record and 57 active operators, led by Logos Operating, Hilcorp Energy Company, Advanced Wireless Communications, N M & O Operating Company and Enduring Resources, with 0 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months — refreshed monthly from New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) well-header records (as of 2026-08-24).
The most active Mesaverde_ counties in New Mexico are Rio Arriba, San Juan.
Value depends on your net mineral acres or royalty decimal, the operator, the remaining drilling locations, and current oil and gas prices. Buckhead Energy checks your tract against current Mesaverde_ well and permit data and puts a free, no-obligation written offer in writing — this page is informational only, not a valuation.
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Formation: Mesaverde_
State: New Mexico
Total wells: 800
Active operators: 57
Permits 24mo: 0
Last refresh: 2026-08-24