Mineral rights in San Juan County, New Mexico
San Juan County is an active New Mexico drilling market: 69 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 69
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 22,154
- Wells on record
up 17% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
Who's drilling San Juan County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Enduring Resources | 54 |
| Hilcorp | 11 |
| Ikav Energy INC. | 3 |
| Catamount Energy Partners | 1 |
What the record says
San Juan County recorded 69 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 59 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (93% of recent permits, averaging 9,162-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Activity centers on the San Juan basin.
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San Juan County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in San Juan County, New Mexico?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Enduring Resources, Hilcorp, Ikav Energy INC.. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in San Juan County?
Start with the San Juan 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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