Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department of New Mexico

What Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department of New Mexico does

EMNRD (Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department) is a New Mexico state government department headquartered at 1220 South St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe, established in 1987 and operating with 251-500 employees. It functions as the state's primary regulatory authority over oil, gas, and geothermal activity (Oil Conservation Division), mining and reclamation (Mining and Minerals Division), wildfire suppression and forest management on non-federal lands (Forestry Division), clean-energy programs and tax credit administration (Energy Conservation and Management Division), and operation of all 35 New Mexico state parks. Supporting programs include the Youth Conservation Corps, WIPP Transportation Safety Program for radioactive waste transportation, the Carlsbad Brine Well Remediation Authority, and the Rio Grande Trail Commission.

The department's underlying technology footprint centers on a platform-plus-divisions architecture. The OCD Permitting system is an electronic submission platform for oil and gas forms (C-101, C-102, C-103, C-115, C-145) with online fee payment. The Water Data Act API at api.emnrd.nm.gov exposes well production, operator status, natural gas waste, incidents and facility data to developers. The DETECT (Data and Energy Tracking for Energy Conservation and Transition) dashboard, launched May 2026 with New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, consolidates statewide energy production, emissions, infrastructure, electric demand and economic-impact data into a single interactive platform. Additional tools include the OCD Geospatial Hub, Forest Health Dashboard, and Solar Market Development Tax Credit Dashboard, all built on ArcGIS infrastructure.

EMNRD's funding model is a hybrid of (i) New Mexico state appropriations, (ii) federal grants for orphaned well plugging, forest restoration and energy-transition programs, (iii) permit and application fees from oil and gas operators and mining companies, and (iv) administration of tax credit programs (Solar Market Development, Sustainable Building, Renewable Energy Production, Clean Car/Charging Unit, Geothermal Ground Coupled Heat Pump). Customer segments include the 1,600+ registered oil and gas operators (Devon Energy, Chevron, Marathon Oil, Hilcorp Energy among them), regulated mining companies, state park visitors, private landowners receiving forestry services, and clean-energy program participants. Distribution is via the emnrd.nm.gov portal, division-specific self-serve portals, the ReserveAmerica reservation system for parks, and physical offices including the OCD District 3 office in Aztec.

Name

Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department of New Mexico

Legal name

Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

Website

https://emnrd.nm.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EMNRD is a New Mexico state government department that regulates oil and gas, mining, forestry, and clean energy while operating 35 state parks. It is funded through state appropriations, federal grants, permit fees, and clean energy tax credit administration serving operators, industry, and the public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Natural Resource Regulation

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (926130), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas (1311), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests) (BPAIAMAF), Environmental Data Management Platforms (EHS/EMS, LIMS, ELN, Compliance Data Hubs) (EUAHAKAA), Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA) & Emergency Planning Liaison Support (EUAHALAK)

Keywords

• Natural resource management
• Oil and gas regulation
• Mining oversight
• State parks operations
• Clean energy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: State-funded department receiving annual appropriations from New Mexico state government for operations and programs
2. Permit and Application Fees: Fees collected from oil and gas operators, mining companies, and other regulated entities for permit applications, filings, and regulatory services
3. Federal Grants and Funding: Federal funding received for specific programs including orphaned well plugging, forest restoration, and energy transition initiatives
4. Tax Credit Administration: Administration of various state tax credit programs including Solar Market Development Tax Credit, Sustainable Building Tax Credit, and Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EMNRD is a New Mexico state government department that regulates oil, gas, geothermal, and mining activity; manages state forests and wildfire response; operates 35 state parks; and administers clean energy and tax credit programs. It provides electronic permitting, public data dashboards, and APIs (e.g., OCD Permitting System, Water Data Act API, DETECT Energy Dashboard) to support regulated industries and the public, while delivering recreational services through the State Parks Division.

Product overview

EMNRD is a state government department with a platform-plus-divisions architecture. The core offerings include the OCD Permitting System for electronic oil and gas permit submissions, the Water Data Act API for water-related data access, and the DETECT Energy Dashboard for statewide energy tracking. The department operates through five divisions: State Parks (35 parks), Forestry Division (wildfire suppression and forest management), Mining and Minerals Division, Oil Conservation Division, and Energy Conservation and Management Division. Supporting programs include the Youth Conservation Corps, WIPP Transportation Safety Program, Brine Well Remediation Authority, and Rio Grande Trail Commission. Additional digital tools include the OCD Geospatial Hub, Forest Health Dashboard, and various tax credit programs for clean energy adoption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oil Conservation Division (OCD) Regulatory Services Regulatory oversight of oil, gas, and geothermal exploration, production, and processing in New Mexico, including permitting, production reporting, enforcement of methane rules, and discharge permits for registered operators.
• Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) Regulatory Services Permitting, inspection, and reclamation oversight for coal, hardrock, and other mineral mining operations, including the Coal Mine Reclamation Program, Mining Act Reclamation Program, Mine Registration and Reporting Program, and Abandoned Mine Land Program.
• State Parks Division Services Operation and management of New Mexico's 35 state parks, providing camping, day-use, boating, fishing, trails, and educational recreation opportunities to residents and visitors, with reservations via ReserveAmerica.
• Forestry Division Services Wildfire suppression, prescribed burning, post-wildfire recovery coordination, forest health monitoring, and technical assistance for landowners across New Mexico, including the Forest Action Plan and FAWRA programs.
• Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECMD) Programs Clean energy program administration including renewable energy, energy efficiency, conservation, clean fuels, sustainable transportation, geothermal resource permitting, and alternative fuels initiatives.
• Tax Credit Programs Administration of state tax credit programs including Solar Market Development Tax Credit, Sustainable Building Tax Credit, Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit, Clean Car/Charging Unit Tax Credit, and Geothermal Ground Coupled Heat Pump Tax Credit.
• Grid Modernization Program Funding program supporting grid modernization projects across New Mexico, with $70 million available for qualifying projects under multi-year contracts.
• OCD Permitting System Electronic permitting and payment system used by registered oil and gas operators to file C-101 (Application for Permit to Drill), C-102 (Well Location and Acreage Dedication Plat), C-103 (Sundry Notices), C-115 (Operators' Monthly Report), and C-145 (Operator Change) forms online.
• Water Data Act API Public API for developers, researchers, and organizations to query water-related information including well production, operator status, natural gas waste, incidents, and facilities data.
• DETECT Energy Dashboard Statewide interactive energy dashboard that consolidates publicly available data on energy production, emissions, infrastructure, electric demand, and economic impacts into a single platform, currently in public test release.
• Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Youth conservation employment program providing work opportunities and conservation projects for young people in New Mexico.
• WIPP Transportation Safety Program Oversight of transportation safety for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, including training, inspection criteria, and regulatory compliance for radioactive waste transport.
• Carlsbad Brine Well Remediation Authority Remediation program addressing hazardous brine well legacy issues through coordinated remediation projects in the Carlsbad area.
• Rio Grande Trail Commission Planning and development oversight of the Rio Grande Trail across New Mexico.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,100+ solar tax credits claimed for 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop DETECT (Data and Energy Tracking for Energy Conservation and Transition), a statewide energy dashboard consolidating data on energy production, emissions, infrastructure, electric demand and economic impacts. Emerged from the state's Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EmnrdNM
• Facebookfacebook.com/NMEMNRD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emnrd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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