Where to Find Chrysocolla in New Mexico
New Mexico has 8 mapped collecting spots that report chrysocolla, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Sandoval County County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 8 chrysocolla collecting spots in New Mexico
Best counties for chrysocolla in New Mexico
Ranked by the number of mapped chrysocolla spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every chrysocolla spot we track in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrganBaylor Canyon Pass | Doña Ana County |
| 32.4040, -106.6010 | Public |
| Burro PeakRustlers Trail | Grant County |
| 32.5718, -108.4007 | Public |
| Apache MineNM 81 | Hidalgo County | 31.8448, -108.3053 | Public | |
| Jarilla Mountains (copper)County Road A003 | Otero County | 32.4055, -106.1005 | Public | |
| CubaEureka Mesa Road | Sandoval County | 35.9972, -106.9001 | Public | |
| Nacimiento MountainsEureka Mesa Road | Sandoval County | 35.9988, -106.8941 | Public | |
| Mimbres MountainsTrail #135 | Sierra County | 32.8441, -107.7360 | Public | |
| Oscura MountainsWsmr South Route 3501 | Socorro County |
| 33.8118, -106.3750 | Public |
Before you go
Read the chrysocolla identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Chrysocolla in the encyclopedia.
Chrysocolla in New Mexico FAQ
Where can you find chrysocolla in New Mexico?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Sandoval County County, Doña Ana County County, and Grant County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many chrysocolla spots are mapped in New Mexico?+
8 spots across 7 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 chrysocolla 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. 8 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 chrysocolla 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.
