The BLM Homestake well
— Peter W. Burck, Adam S. Belew, Jeff A. Fassett, Jesus J. Gallegos, Adam L. Lujan, Samuel B. MacKenzie, David E. Mattern, Wesley C. Myers, Brian A. Novosak, Charles L. Schaub, and Michael B. Shelley, [eds.]

Abstract—The Homestake Well, a flowing artesian well located in the Rio Puerco Valley of northwestern New Mexico, is within the San Juan structural basin of the Colorado Plateau. The well may be screened in the main body of the Late Cretaceous–age Gallup Sandstone or in another lower water-bearing zone, such as the sandstone from which Ojo del Padre Spring emanates at Guadalupe. The well is operated by the Bureau of Land Management to provide water for livestock, irrigation, wildlife, recreation, and domestic uses, and it helps the agency achieve its multiple use and sustainable yield mission. However, the well was drilled more than 50 years ago and may require maintenance or eventual replacement. Therefore, subject to funding availability, the agency plans to investigate how the artesian pressure in the source aquifer has changed over time.