Las Animas County, CO oil and gas wells
4,027 wells: 2,351 active, 549 plugged, run by 105 operators.
Las Animas County, CO ranks #8 among Colorado counties by wells on record, with 3% of the state's 124,446 wells. 2,351 of its wells (58%) are active, above the statewide share of 30%. Another 535 are shut in or temporarily abandoned. Of the 3,441 wells here with a type on record, 93% are gas wells, 5% dry holes and 1% disposal or injection wells. Drilling records here go back to 1898. Of the 3,523 wells with a drilling date, 24 (1%) were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026. 26 wells are listed as permitted or being drilled. 82 wells have been plugged since 2016. Wells with a recorded depth average 2,043 ft. 105 operators have wells here. The largest by active wells is EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES LLC, with 1,782 active (76% of the county's active wells).
Figures from the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission, updated 2026-10-16.
Top operators in Las Animas
Wells
Not plugged · All wells · Plugged · Orphaned
| Well | API / ID | Status | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JODY 21-15 | 05-071-06366 | Shut in | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOE 11-29 | 05-071-06471 | Shut in | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHN BO 11-9 | 05-071-06357 | Shut in | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHN K 12-28 | 05-071-08723 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOHNSON 14-3 | 05-071-07721 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JONAH 32-6 | 05-071-07986 | Shut in | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOPLIN 44-5 | 05-071-08623 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOURNEY 14-15 | 05-071-08001 | Shut in | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOYCE 22-30 | 05-071-06437 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
| JOYCE 22-30 TR | 05-071-06771 | Active | Gas | 🔒 Sign in free |
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Las Animas County, CO well questions
How many oil and gas wells are in Las Animas County, CO?
4,027 wells are on record: 2,351 active, 535 shut in or temporarily abandoned and 549 plugged.
Who operates the most wells in Las Animas County, CO?
EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES LLC, with 1,782 active wells and 2,478 wells on record here. The table above lists the top operators.
Are new wells still being drilled in Las Animas County, CO?
Yes. 24 wells were drilled in 2016 or later, the most recent in 2026, and 26 more are permitted or being drilled.