Sell Your Mineral Rights in Chaves County, NM
If you own mineral rights in Chaves County, you're in the Permian Basin — one of the most actively pursued oil-producing regions in the world. With 739 producing wells and operators like Mack Energy Corp and Matador Production Company active here, there's real activity on the ground. Let's help you understand what your acres are actually worth.
Est. per Acre
$500–$3,000
per net royalty acre
Active Wells
739+
Drilling Activity
Core Basin
Permian Basin
Primary Formation
Primary Resource
Oil
Commodity Type
What You're Sitting On in Chaves County
Chaves County sits in the eastern Permian Basin, and mineral rights here carry real weight — this is an oil-producing county with documented production and multiple active operators. That said, Chaves County is on the southeastern edge of the Permian's most intensively drilled corridors, so values vary meaningfully depending on where exactly your acres are located. The county has produced over 1.69 million barrels of oil and 9.8 billion cubic feet of gas on record, which tells you this isn't speculative territory — but it also isn't the same as Lea or Eddy County to the south and west, where the Permian's hottest horizontal plays are most concentrated. Before you respond to any offer or decide to hold, you should know specifically what your acres are near and who's active around them.
Chaves County by the Numbers
739
wells
Producing Wells
1,692,602
BBL
Cumulative Oil Production
9,821,164
MCF
Cumulative Gas Production
$500 – $3,000
estimate — varies by location and activity
Estimated Value Range (per acre)
Oil
Permian Basin
Primary Commodity
Who's Operating in Chaves County
Mack Energy Corp
Matador Production Company
MTDRHunt Cimarron Limited Partnership
Harvard Petroleum Company, LLC
Marshall & Winston Inc
DKD Production, LLC
What's in the Ground
Yeso Formation
The Yeso is one of the historically significant producing formations in eastern Chaves County. It's a carbonate and evaporite sequence that has produced oil from conventional vertical wells for decades, and it's part of what makes this county a long-standing — if not flashy — producing area in the Permian.
Bone Spring Formation
The Bone Spring has become a high-priority target in the broader Delaware Basin portion of the Permian. Depending on where your acres fall in Chaves County, proximity to Bone Spring activity could meaningfully affect your mineral value. This is one of the formations driving renewed industry interest in the region.
Delaware Basin Targets (general)
Operators in and around Chaves County are evaluating multiple stacked pay zones common to the Delaware Basin. The specific formations being tested vary by location, but stacked pay potential is a key reason buyers remain active in this county even where surface-level well density is modest.
Questions We Hear From Chaves County Owners
I got an offer from an operator. Is it a fair number?
Chaves County doesn't seem as talked-about as Eddy or Lea County. Does that mean my minerals are worth less?
I inherited these mineral rights and have never done anything with them. Where do I even start?
What to Know About Chaves County
New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD) Regulates Production
All oil and gas activity in Chaves County — including well permitting, production reporting, and operator compliance — is overseen by the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Production records are publicly searchable, which means you can verify what's been produced from wells on or near your acres.
Roswell Is Your County Seat
Mineral and property records for Chaves County are maintained at the courthouse in Roswell. If you're verifying an inheritance or need to check deed records, that's your starting point. The Roswell office can also direct you to relevant probate records if your rights came through an estate.
Severed Mineral Rights Are Common Here
Like much of New Mexico, mineral rights in Chaves County are frequently severed from surface rights — meaning you may own the minerals beneath land you don't own on the surface, or vice versa. Always confirm what your deed actually conveys before assuming you have both.
New Mexico Has a Specific Royalty Statute
New Mexico law governs how royalties must be paid, including timing and deduction rules. If you're receiving royalty checks and something seems off — amounts, timing, or deductions — that's worth looking into. Operators are required to pay royalties within set timeframes under state law.
How a Sale Works
You Get a Free Valuation First
There's no cost and no obligation to get a valuation. We look at your specific acres, the active wells and permits nearby, the operators in your part of the county, and current market conditions. Then we give you a real number — not a range so wide it's useless.
You Choose Whether to Sell
You're never pressured to accept any offer. Some owners decide to sell for a lump sum — either because they want the certainty, need liquidity, or simply don't want to manage the asset anymore. Others decide to hold and keep collecting royalties. Both are legitimate choices, and we'll give you honest information either way.
If You Sell, Closing Is Straightforward
A mineral rights sale in New Mexico typically involves a deed transferring your interest, recorded with the county clerk in Roswell. We handle the paperwork and can often close within a few weeks of an accepted offer. You receive a lump-sum payment at closing — no ongoing management, no production risk.
Partial Sales Are an Option Too
You don't have to sell everything. Some owners sell a portion of their interest to capture some value today while keeping a stake in future upside. If your situation calls for a partial sale, we can structure that conversation.
Find Out What Your Chaves County Minerals Are Worth
Whether you just got an offer, inherited an interest, or are simply curious — the right first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We'll look at your specific acres and tell you honestly what we think they're worth and why. No obligation, no hard sell.
Get My Free ValuationData Sources
Production and operator figures for Chaves County are drawn from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year), Wikipedia, and DrillingEdge (state regulator production data). Per-acre values are estimates and not an offer.
Other Permian Basin Counties
Chaves County is part of the Permian Basin. See the full basin overview, operators, and counties we serve.
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