How Oil & Gas Works for You - New Mexico Oil & Gas Association

How Oil & Gas Works for You

Powering progress, funding education, and building stronger communities across the Land of Enchantment.

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$0B Total State Revenue FY 2025
$0B General Fund Direct State Operations
$0B Education Funding K-12 & Higher Ed
0+ Jobs Supported Direct & Indirect

What Does This Mean for You?

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2 people
0 in public school
Anyone on Medicaid

Estimates calculated using data from the New Mexico Tax Research Institute's FY25 Oil & Gas Revenue Report. Per-capita figures derived from total state revenue divided by population.

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County

Your Household Benefit

Base Services
$2,004 × 2 people
$3,428
K-12 Education
$5,748 × 0 students
$0
Annual Household Benefits $0

Your Community's Benefit

Capital Outlay
Roads & public facilities
$0
School Construction
Buildings & improvements
$0
Total Community Benefit $0

Education & Healthcare Impact

Oil and gas revenues fund critical services that improve the lives of New Mexicans.

$2.4 Billion Annual Education Funding
$2.5 Billion Annual Healthcare Funding

Where Education Dollars Go

$1.1B
$680M
$638M
Land Grant Permanent Fund$1.1B
Public School Support$680M
Higher Education$638M
Early Childhood Programs$200M

Federal Matching Funds

$1.75B Federal
$750M State
O&G State Contribution $750M
Federal Match (3.5×) $1.75B

Every $1 from O&G unlocks $3.50 in federal funding

Education Supported

401 Public Schools
305K Students
9,363 Teachers

Healthcare Supported

120,000+ children
230,000+ adults

Every Day in New Mexico

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That's $35.9 million every single day
Public Education
$0 million / day
$275,000 every hour for teachers, classrooms, and programs across 401 public schools
Jobs Supported
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Direct and indirect employment across the state supporting families and communities
Oil Production
0 million barrels / day
#2 in the nation — providing nearly 17% of U.S. crude oil production
Natural Gas
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Powering millions of homes and businesses daily — heating, cooking, and electricity nationwide
State Government
$0 million / day
$645,000 every hour funding healthcare, public safety, and essential services
Local Communities
$0 million / day
All 33 counties receive funding for roads, infrastructure, and community services

Where Does It Go?

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$13.1 Billion Total Oil & Gas Revenue (FY 2025)
Revenue Categories
General Fund
State operations & services
$5.7B
Permanent Funds
Long-term savings & investment
$3.1B
Local Governments
Counties, cities & communities
$2.5B
Education Direct
K-12 & higher education
$1.8B
Programs & Allocations

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Healthcare & Medicaid
State match for federal programs
$2.1B
Public Safety
State police, courts, corrections
$1.4B
Human Services
Social programs & assistance
$1.2B
State Operations
Government administration
$1.0B
Land Grant Permanent Fund
Endowment for public education
$1.8B
Severance Tax Permanent Fund
Reserve for future generations
$1.3B
Capital Outlay
Roads, bridges & public facilities
$532M
Property Tax Revenue
Ad valorem to local gov't
$712M
Direct Distributions
Shared revenue to municipalities
$1.3B
Public School Support
K-12 operations & teachers
$680M
Higher Education
Universities & colleges
$638M
School Construction
New buildings & improvements
$282M
Early Childhood
Pre-K programs
$200M
Details

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Healthcare & Medicaid
General Fund
Annual Funding
$2.1 Billion

Provides the state's share of Medicaid funding, which is matched by federal dollars at approximately 3.5:1. This funds healthcare coverage for over 878,000 New Mexicans.

Includes hospital reimbursements, prescription drug coverage, and long-term care services.

Public Safety
General Fund
Annual Funding
$1.4 Billion

Funds the New Mexico State Police, district courts, corrections facilities, and emergency response services across all 33 counties.

Supports law enforcement training, court operations, and rehabilitation programs.

Human Services
General Fund
Annual Funding
$1.2 Billion

Supports social assistance programs including SNAP benefits, child welfare services, and programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Helps New Mexico's most vulnerable residents maintain stability and access essential services.

State Operations
General Fund
Annual Funding
$1.0 Billion

Covers the day-to-day operations of state government including regulatory agencies, licensing boards, and administrative functions.

Ensures efficient delivery of state services to residents and businesses.

Land Grant Permanent Fund
Permanent Funds
Annual Contribution
$1.8 Billion

One of the largest education endowments in the nation, with assets over $27 billion. Oil and gas revenues from state lands are deposited into this fund.

Annual distributions support public schools and universities in perpetuity, ensuring stable education funding regardless of economic conditions.

Severance Tax Permanent Fund
Permanent Funds
Annual Contribution
$1.3 Billion

A sovereign wealth fund that saves a portion of severance taxes for future generations. Currently valued at over $10 billion.

Provides long-term fiscal stability for the state, ensuring New Mexico can continue funding essential services for generations to come.

Capital Outlay
Local Governments
Annual Funding
$532 Million

Funds infrastructure projects in all 33 counties including road construction and repairs, bridges, water systems, and community centers.

Projects are allocated through the legislative process to address local community needs.

Property Tax Revenue
Local Governments
Annual Revenue
$712 Million

Ad valorem taxes on oil and gas properties flow directly to local governments, school districts, and special districts in producing counties.

Direct Distributions
Local Governments
Annual Funding
$1.3 Billion

Shared revenue distributed to cities, counties, and municipalities based on population formulas and local needs.

Helps fund local police, fire departments, parks, libraries, and other essential community services.

Public School Support
Education Direct
Annual Funding
$680 Million

Provides operational funding for 401 public schools serving 126,000 students. Supports teacher salaries, classroom supplies, and educational programs.

Represents approximately $5,748 per student in state-funded educational benefits.

Higher Education
Education Direct
Annual Funding
$638 Million

Supports New Mexico's public universities and community colleges including UNM, NMSU, NM Tech, and 17 community colleges statewide.

Funds research programs, workforce development, and makes higher education accessible to New Mexicans.

School Construction
Education Direct
Annual Funding
$282 Million

Funds new school buildings, renovations, and major improvements across all 33 counties through the Public School Capital Outlay program.

Ensures students learn in safe, modern facilities that support quality education.

Early Childhood
Education Direct
Annual Funding
$200 Million

Supports pre-kindergarten programs, childcare assistance, and early learning initiatives to give children a strong start.

New Mexico's early childhood programs are among the most comprehensive in the nation.

About This Data

Revenue, education, and healthcare figures represent FY 2025 data from the NMTRI Oil & Gas Revenue Report. Calculator estimates use per-capita allocations: $2,004/person for base services, $5,748/student for K-12 education, and $9,334/household for Medicaid (including federal matching funds).

Data Sources: New Mexico Tax Research Institute (revenue, education, healthcare funding), U.S. Energy Information Administration (oil & gas production volumes).

Calculator results are estimates for illustrative purposes. Community investment figures are actual county-level appropriations from state reports. Production figures calculated from annual volumes in the NMTRI report.