Mineral rights in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Rio Arriba County is a quieter corner of New Mexico's mineral market, with 9 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 9
- Permits · 24 mo
- 3
- Rigs running
- 12,746
- Wells on record
- 16.1%
- Avg lease royalty
down 36% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Rio Arriba County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Enduring Resources | 6 |
| Logos Resources II | 1 |
| Red Rocks O&G Operating | 1 |
| Robert L Bayless Producer | 1 |
What the record says
Rio Arriba County recorded 9 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 14 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (100% of recent permits) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Activity centers on the San Juan basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 6 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 16.1% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Rio Arriba County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Enduring Resources, Logos Resources II, Red Rocks O&G Operating. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Rio Arriba County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Rio Arriba County average about 16.1% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Rio Arriba County?
Start with the Rio Arriba 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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Buying in Rio Arriba County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.