Where to Find Molybdenite in New Mexico
3 mapped molybdenite rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 3 counties. Molybdenite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. New Mexico is a high-desert rockhounding paradise: the Rockhound State Park near Deming, the Round Mountain area, and broad BLM tracts produce thundereggs, jasper, agate, perlite, and pumice in volume..
Map of 3 molybdenite rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Molybdenite by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of molybdenite spots in our database.
Every molybdenite spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrganBaylor Canyon Pass | Doña Ana County |
| 32.4040, -106.6010 | Public |
| Santa RitaNM 152 | Grant County | 32.8030, -108.0665 | Public | |
| RociadaFR 18 | Mora County | 35.8638, -105.4197 | Public |
Molybdenite in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find molybdenite in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 molybdenite spots in New Mexico, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Doña Ana County.
Is collecting molybdenite legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like molybdenite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in New Mexico, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best molybdenite location in New Mexico?+
Doña Ana County has the most molybdenite spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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