Mineral rights in Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Roosevelt County is a quieter corner of New Mexico's mineral market, with 3 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 3
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1,775
- Wells on record
- 16.3%
- Avg lease royalty
approved through 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Roosevelt County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Ridgeway Arizona Oil | 3 |
What the record says
Roosevelt County recorded 3 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (100% of recent permits, averaging 5,052-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Nm Shelf play of the Permian Other basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 1 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 16.3% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Roosevelt County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Ridgeway Arizona Oil. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Roosevelt County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Roosevelt County average about 16.3% 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 Roosevelt County?
Start with the Roosevelt 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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