Where to Find Chalcopyrite in New Mexico
New Mexico has 8 mapped collecting spots that report chalcopyrite, spread across 6 counties. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every chalcopyrite spot we track in New Mexico
Burro PeakGrant County, New MexicoPublic access · Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite +7- Lucky MineOtero County, New MexicoPublic access · Andradite, Chrysocolla, Malachite +7
- Jarilla Mountains (copper)Otero County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla +6
OrganDoña Ana County, New MexicoPermission required · Brochantite, Cerargyrite, Cerussite +4- Caballo MountainsSierra County, New MexicoPublic access · Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite +2
- Moreno CreekColfax County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite +1
- Ute CreekColfax County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite +1
- San Pedro MountainsSanta Fe County, New MexicoPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Chalcocite
Best counties for chalcopyrite in New Mexico
Ranked by the number of mapped chalcopyrite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the chalcopyrite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Chalcopyrite in the encyclopedia.
Chalcopyrite in New Mexico FAQ
Where can you find chalcopyrite in New Mexico?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Colfax County, Otero County, and Doña Ana County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many chalcopyrite spots are mapped in New Mexico?+
8 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect chalcopyrite in New Mexico?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt chalcopyrite in New Mexico with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
