New Mexico’s crude oil production has continued to set new records with growth concentrated on federal lands in Lea and Eddy Counties
New Mexico’s crude oil production rose to a record high for a second consecutive month in March 2025, growing by 100 kb/d from February to 2.26 mb/d. New Mexico’s crude oil production has more than doubled since 2019 with 80% of the growth occurring on federal lands in Lea and Eddy Counties. Nearly 70% of New Mexico’s crude oil production occurs on federal land vs. 27% of total U.S. crude production.
