An active buyer of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico mineral rights. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006.
Last updated: October 2026
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Start NowAs of 2026-10-03, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico shows 84 recent drilling permits and 1,113 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells, with Hilcorp Energy Company operating the most wells on record and the Pictured Clliffs the leading target formation.
This page covers Rio Arriba County. For the statewide guide — every county, live drilling data, and how selling works across the state — see New Mexico Mineral Rights.
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Quick answer — Does Buckhead Energy buy mineral rights in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
See any operator's well footprint in Rio Arriba County — wells operated, wells that have produced, and what it means if you own minerals under their wells.
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As of , Rio Arriba County, New Mexico has the following records in this dataset: 84 recent drilling permits , 1,113 drilled-but-uncompleted (DUC) wells and 10,227 wells with reported production. By wells on record, the largest operator is Hilcorp Energy Company (drilling activity is counted by state and county, never per operator). Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. Refreshed daily.
Permits count wells with a permit date in the trailing 24 months. DUCs count wells with a spud date and no reported first production. Wells with reported production may no longer be producing. These dataset counts are not a complete census of permits or currently producing wells.
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Figures for Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Source: Buckhead Energy analysis of public oil and gas data. A figure based on fewer than 3 wells is withheld.
Oil valued at the EIA WTI Cushing monthly average price; gas at the EIA Henry Hub monthly average × 1.037 MMBtu per mcf. This is historical gross value at benchmark prices, before price differentials, deductions, and taxes — not an estimate of any owner's income or a valuation.
| Year | Oil | Gas | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,000,000 | $810,000,000 | $920,000,000 |
| 2024 | $90,000,000 | $530,000,000 | $620,000,000 |
| 2023 | $63,000,000 | $590,000,000 | $650,000,000 |
Median permit to spud: 115 days (39 wells)
Median spud to first production: 91 days (29 wells)
Drilled, not yet producing: 31 wells spudded in the last three years with no first production reported; median 167 days since spud
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico includes 1 named oil & gas field we buy in. Each field page carries well counts, active operators, and how to sell an interest there.
Buckhead Energy acquires mineral rights and royalties in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The county lies in the San Juan Basin.
Specialized knowledge of productive formation layers and their mineral potential in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Our Rio Arriba County acquisition team monitors drilling permits, production reports, and lease activity when we prepare a fair, competitive offer.
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Experience with transaction timelines specific to New Mexico mineral transactions.
20 years of experience buying Rio Arriba County mineral rights. Deep understanding of local geology, operators, and production activity.
Closings on Rio Arriba County mineral rights typically take 30–45 days, subject to title review and clearance. Buckhead pays all cash at closing — by check for smaller deals and wire for larger ones.
Transparent, professional process with no hidden fees. We coordinate with qualified professionals to handle all Rio Arriba County documentation and ensure smooth transactions.
Rio Arriba County shows active development in oil production, making it an attractive area for mineral rights investment.
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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.
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