# Lea County, NM **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/new-mexico-mineral-rights/lea-county-nm/581.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Lea County royalty interest and forced pooling](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-royalty-interest-and-forced-pooling/89822)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Wells](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Tom_Wells)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-royalty-interest-and-forced-pooling/89822 "2026-10-28T23:28:17Z")
Need some advice as we are very confused. More than 10 years ago, my wife and her brother inherited mineral rights in Lea County in Sections 22 and 17m. We believed these to all be ORRI. Since that time have received … --- ## [Average lease Bonus](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/average-lease-bonus/89027)
**Author:** [@Frank4](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Frank4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/average-lease-bonus/89027 "2026-09-22T20:30:59Z")
What is the average current bonus amount per nma, the average lease terms? 16S 36E 18, Lots 3-4 Is there an ethical independent registered and certified landman working the area? If so, who? --- ## [Lease offer — Sections 32 & 33, 17S-37E, Lea County, NM](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-sections-32-33-17s-37e-lea-county-nm/89072)
**Author:** [@icfigin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/icfigin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-offer-sections-32-33-17s-37e-lea-county-nm/89072 "2026-09-15T21:47:43Z")
I received a July 2026 lease offer from MRC Permian for Sections 32 and 33, Township 17 South, Range 37 East, Lea County: $500/NMA, three-year term plus three-year option, and 20% royalty. Has anyone received recent comp… --- ## [Mineral acres in Lea County NM](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-acres-in-lea-county-nm/88787)
**Author:** [@Susanrr](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Susanrr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-acres-in-lea-county-nm/88787 "2026-08-10T17:34:58Z")
How do I find a landman to help with leasing of 320 acres in Lea County NM. I’m not having any success contacting oil companies and operators. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Susan --- ## [Looking at Values for Mineral Rights Lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-at-values-for-mineral-rights-lease/88751)
**Author:** [@nickg](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/nickg)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-at-values-for-mineral-rights-lease/88751 "2026-08-06T16:07:59Z")
Hey there, we have mineral rights in the Southern Part of Lea County between 31 and 35 and was wondering what the going rate for bonus and percentage is currently? New to all of this and fascinated by it to be honest. Th… --- ## [How to evaluate a mineral lease offer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-evaluate-a-mineral-lease-offer/88072)
**Author:** [@Cquenz](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cquenz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-evaluate-a-mineral-lease-offer/88072 "2026-07-31T01:47:21Z")
Hi! I was offered $10K per net acre with a 25% royalty for mineral interests in Lea County, NM What is the best way to evaluate the lease deal? -There are no wells in the immediate area. There is production to the west. … --- ## [ORRI in New Mexico ](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/orri-in-new-mexico/88761)
**Author:** [@Oklahoma-minerals.202](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Oklahoma-minerals.202)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/orri-in-new-mexico/88761 "2026-07-29T18:36:11Z")
Have been approached to sell ORR in Sections 9-T18S-R32E and 26-T19S-R33E. Just wanting to know price and activity in the area --- ## [ORI where operator took bankruptcy and wells were acquired](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ori-where-operator-took-bankruptcy-and-wells-were-acquired/87334)
**Author:** [@William\_Douglas\_Archer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/William_Douglas_Archer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/ori-where-operator-took-bankruptcy-and-wells-were-acquired/87334 "2026-05-05T11:58:20Z")
I inherited an interest in three wells in Lea County, New Mexico. the operator filed bankruptcy and the wells were acquired by a successor. For several years, i have been paid on two but not the third. How can i determ… --- ## [Permitted oil well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/permitted-oil-well/86509)
**Author:** [@lhauckphx](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/lhauckphx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/permitted-oil-well/86509 "2026-03-17T12:54:06Z")
Can anyone provide details on activity in this Section? I believe it has been permitted. Tamaroa Operating. API 30-025-54793 (Flagstick 15). --- ## [Lea Co. Activity 15-16? 36E](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-co-activity-15-16-36e/86204)
**Author:** [@jsland](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/jsland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-co-activity-15-16-36e/86204 "2026-03-02T17:43:24Z")
Good Morning. I have a small interest in Lea County, New Mexico in Section 15: NW/4, Township 16 Range 36 East, NMPM. Can you let me know if there is activity in that area and the standard offer per NMA? Thanks! --- ## [Activity Question](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-question/85910)
**Author:** [@Royalty\_Owner](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Royalty_Owner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/activity-question/85910 "2026-02-12T13:52:02Z")
Hoping someone can help me - I am not finding a way to navigate the current oil/gas activity in New Mexico. The Texas GIS map is much easier than what I’ve found available for New Mexico. I own a small interest in the f… --- ## [Fez Fed 707H Well](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fez-fed-707h-well/85155)
**Author:** [@Jerry\_Ithaca](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Jerry_Ithaca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/fez-fed-707h-well/85155 "2025-12-22T22:54:28Z")
Anyone know why production numbers for well Fez Fed 707H have dropped? --- ## [Lea county New Mexico well locations](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-new-mexico-well-locations/84847)
**Author:** [@singleton22sbcglobal.net](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/singleton22sbcglobal.net)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-new-mexico-well-locations/84847 "2025-12-11T19:32:47Z")
Good afternoon. I have mineral rights on an 80-acre area. I have found Township 25S, Range 36E, Section 18. I have not found E/2, SE/4. I’m looking for the boundaries of the 80 acres. Can anyone help? Thank you. --- ## [Question Lea County NM - Milestone Resources info](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-lea-county-nm-milestone-resources-info/84963)
**Author:** [@Readingteach](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Readingteach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/question-lea-county-nm-milestone-resources-info/84963 "2025-12-08T14:13:08Z")
Hi, I posted the other day about Mewbourne oil activity in Lea County, New Mexico—in particular Querecho 23/26. A relative received a call from Milestone Resources wanting to purchase. Have no clue; does anyone have any … --- ## [Lea County, NM Mewbourne Info](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-nm-mewbourne-info/84820)
**Author:** [@Readingteach](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Readingteach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-nm-mewbourne-info/84820 "2025-11-25T14:18:56Z")
Hi y’all. Just wanted to see if anyone knew of activity with Mewbourne O&G in Lea County (Querecho 23/26)? Appreciate any info in advance. --- ## [East Hobbs San Andres Unit](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/east-hobbs-san-andres-unit/84824)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Gilmer](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Gary_Gilmer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/east-hobbs-san-andres-unit/84824 "2025-11-24T21:33:00Z")
Looking for current Working and Royalty Interest Owners in the East Hobbs San Andres Unit. I have a Royalty Interest and ownership of 110 acres within this Unit. Back in 2023 this lease was sold to Kratos Operating, LLC.… --- ## [Lea County Activity](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-activity/78986)
**Author:** [@DavidT](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DavidT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-activity/78986 "2025-11-18T16:40:08Z")
Can someone please help me as to activity in Section 31 Township 15 South Range 35 East, Lea County? Also potential future activity. Thank you. --- ## [No response after call about selling lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/no-response-after-call-about-selling-lease/84652)
**Author:** [@user20](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/user20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/no-response-after-call-about-selling-lease/84652 "2025-11-17T01:25:56Z")
I received phone call from New Mexico Lea County Section 25 Township 19 S Range 34 E property about overriding royalty a month or so ago but did not hear back from them so contacted them and found they were unsure if it … --- ## [Looking to make sure I don’t get cheated](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-to-make-sure-i-don-t-get-cheated/84611)
**Author:** [@CecilP](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/CecilP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/looking-to-make-sure-i-don-t-get-cheated/84611 "2025-11-11T20:21:22Z")
Was recently contacted by a landman wanting to lease in the SE 1/4 of Township 25S Range 36E Section 11. Anyone else been approached in this area? Don’t own much but would like to make sure I don’t get cheated. Stumbled… --- ## [Interest in property](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/interest-in-property/83637)
**Author:** [@user120](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/user120)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/interest-in-property/83637 "2025-11-04T16:10:25Z")
We have been getting offers for Section 27 & 22 of Township 19 South, Range 33 East in Lea County, New Mexico. Is there something happening that is causing this interest? What is the best way to determine the value? --- ## [Problem with MRC Permium following through on lease offering](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/problem-with-mrc-permium-following-through-on-lease-offering/84108)
**Author:** [@Archie\_Smith](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Archie_Smith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/problem-with-mrc-permium-following-through-on-lease-offering/84108 "2025-10-31T12:56:31Z")
I have producing property in Lea County, New Mexico that was leased to MRC Permium (Township 25S Range 36E Section 17), a part of which was returned because of Pugh clause in the original lease. Although MRC immediately … --- ## [Find all minerals i own](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/find-all-minerals-i-own/83522)
**Author:** [@Avara](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Avara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/find-all-minerals-i-own/83522 "2025-09-22T16:30:28Z")
How do I find all mineral rights in my name? I tried the Lee County online but they don’t have that information. --- ## [Bonus Payments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-payments/83544)
**Author:** [@Judy\_Nickson](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Judy_Nickson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/bonus-payments/83544 "2025-09-09T22:31:58Z")
My four-member family each signed two leases on 5-7 and 6-4 that were to be paid in 45 days. To date, one person has received one check. After several phone calls and several promises, we still don’t have our money. What… --- ## [How to evaluate the offer when there is a unitized pool](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-evaluate-the-offer-when-there-is-a-unitized-pool/83214)
**Author:** [@Cquenz](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Cquenz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-evaluate-the-offer-when-there-is-a-unitized-pool/83214 "2025-09-04T18:19:43Z")
Section 19, 25S-Lea County. I’m in receipt of an offer to purchase my mineral interest in Lea County. I have been doing research on the OMD website to try and understand what’s going on in the area. One of the things I n… --- ## [Lea County leasing](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-leasing/78209)
**Author:** [@DavidTodd](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/DavidTodd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-leasing/78209 "2025-08-29T17:09:51Z")
We have recently gotten a lease offer in Lea County, New Mexico, Township 20 South, Range 32 East, for $15,000 per net mineral acre for a 5-year term on a 25-acre tract, all depths, with a 1/4 bonus. Do any of you have a… --- ## [Recommendations for an attorney to review an oil lease](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommendations-for-an-attorney-to-review-an-oil-lease/82779)
**Author:** [@Dwingert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dwingert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/recommendations-for-an-attorney-to-review-an-oil-lease/82779 "2025-08-07T10:16:05Z")
I am looking, based on my reading on this forum, for an attorney in New Mexico, who can advise me on a lease offer I have received from Matador in Lea County, New Mexico. Specifically, Township 16 South, Range 36 East N.… --- ## [Lease terms offered by Operator Matador for minerals](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-terms-offered-by-operator-matador-for-minerals/82750)
**Author:** [@Dwingert](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Dwingert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lease-terms-offered-by-operator-matador-for-minerals/82750 "2025-08-01T20:50:40Z")
My sibling and I own mineral interests in Lea County, New Mexico (Permian Basin). We were contacted by Matador (operator) who offered 1/5 (20%) royalty terms. Also, they seem resistant to our request to add horizontal an… --- ## [Mineral interests](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-interests/82308)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Cusack](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris_Cusack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/mineral-interests/82308 "2025-07-17T02:21:00Z")
Anyone else getting queries about Section 14, Township 22 South, Range 37 East, Lea County? --- ## [Lawyer References?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lawyer-references/82363)
**Author:** [@Sid\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Sid_Stuart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lawyer-references/82363 "2025-07-13T00:40:53Z")
I just got a Participation Proposal for some mineral rights in Lea County. Does anyone know of a law firm who could advise me on the contract? --- ## [Lea County Oil Lease offer terms](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-oil-lease-offer-terms/80871)
**Author:** [@BWS](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/BWS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/lea-county-oil-lease-offer-terms/80871 "2025-07-12T11:03:21Z")
Received an offer from Matador regarding Lea County Township 16S R36E Section 2. 10 acres net of 80 gross. $325 per acre bonus 20% royalty with 3-year lease. They ask for Warranty of Title. This was from a family inherit… [Next page](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/new-mexico-mineral-rights/lea-county-nm/581.md?page=1)