Mineral rights in La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County sees steady, selective drilling — 26 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 26
- Permits · 24 mo
up 8% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling La Plata County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Hilcorp | 10 |
| Logos Resources II | 6 |
| Southern Ute Indian Tribe | 4 |
| Ikav Energy INC. | 3 |
| Nuevida Resources, LLC | 2 |
What the record says
La Plata County recorded 26 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 24 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (92% of recent permits) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Activity centers on the San Juan basin.
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La Plata County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in La Plata County, Colorado?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Hilcorp, Logos Resources II, Southern Ute Indian Tribe. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in La Plata County?
Start with the La Plata County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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