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Water Well Drilling Contractors in New Mexico
100+ licensed NM well drilling companies. Average project cost: $12,040 · $28–$65/ft · 280-ft avg depth.
Well Drilling in New Mexico: What to Know
Before hiring a well driller in New Mexico, here's the local cost data, geology, and permit rules that affect your project. Jump to licensed contractors below or see our full New Mexico cost guide.
Avg. Project Cost
$12,040
Per Foot
$28–$65
Avg. Depth
280 ft
Permit Cost
$150-$500
Geology & Depth
New Mexico's Rio Grande Rift contains thick deposits of alluvial basin fill that host the state's most productive aquifers. The eastern plains overlie the Ogallala Formation, while the western and southern regions have volcanic rock, limestone, and fractured granite with highly variable yields.
Most residential wells in New Mexico are drilled to 280 feet, with a typical range of 80–800 feet. Water table depth: 50-300 feet in the Rio Grande Valley; 100-600 feet on the eastern plains; 200-800+ feet in arid southern basins.
Permits & Licensing
New Mexico requires well drillers to be licensed by the New Mexico Well Drillers Advisory Board. All wells must be drilled by licensed professionals and reported to the State Engineer.
Permit authority: New Mexico Office of the State Engineer; all water wells require a permit before drilling. Expect $150-$500 in permit fees.
Primary Aquifer
Santa Fe Group Aquifer / Ogallala (High Plains) Aquifer / Roswell Artesian Basin. About 15% of New Mexico households use private wells, with higher rates in rural communities along the Rio Grande and on the eastern plains.
Best drilling months: Year-round in the lower elevations; mountain areas limited to May through October due to snow and access.
Common Water Quality Concerns
New Mexico well water commonly contains: arsenic, fluoride, uranium, total dissolved solids, nitrate, selenium. A comprehensive water test after drilling (typically $150–$500) will identify which treatments, if any, your well needs.
Well Drilling Contractors by City in New Mexico
Looking for drillers in a specific New Mexico metro area? Browse local cost data and find contractors near these cities:
100 contractors found
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Silver City, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Edgewood, New Mexico
Los Lunas, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico
Silver City, New Mexico
Bosque Farms, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Española, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Well Drilling Costs in New Mexico
Average project cost: $12,040
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