N.M. Admin. Code § 19.14.23.8 - CLASSIFICATION OF WELLS
A. Any
well, other than a thermal gradient well, a geothermal observation well or a
low-temperature thermal well, which is drilled a distance of one mile or more
outside the boundary of any defined geothermal field and a distance of one mile
or more beyond any well which is within one mile of such field, shall be
classified as an exploratory well, and as such shall be spaced, drilled,
operated and produced in accordance with these Geothermal Rules and
Regulations.
B. Any well, other than
a thermal gradient well, a geothermal observation well or a low-temperature
thermal well, which is not an exploratory well as defined above shall be
classified as a development well, unless such well is being drilled for
injection or disposal purposes, in which case it will be appropriately
classified.
C. Any well classified
as a development well or injection or disposal well within a given geothermal
field shall be drilled, operated and produced in accordance with these
Geothermal Rules and Regulations unless special rules in conflict therewith
have been promulgated for such field, said special rules then being
applicable.
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