New Mexico’s Well Problem Is Self-Inflicted

New Mexico’s Well Problem Is Self-Inflicted

Santa Fe New Mexican (Nov. 2, 2025) – by Rep. Mark Murphy (D-59 Roswell) Opinion Editorial – The state of New Mexico is sitting on tens of millions of dollars meant to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. Instead of using those funds to fix the problem,...
Sharpe:  Proposed Bonding Rule Will Cost Jobs and Revenue

Sharpe: Proposed Bonding Rule Will Cost Jobs and Revenue

By George Sharpe Oct 26, 2025 In 2000, Merrion Oil & Gas acquired 20 low producing wells from ConocoPhillips. Today, those wells have generated 25 years of jobs, royalties and tax revenue. However, under a new bonding rule being considered in the state, those...