Where to Find Turquoise in New Mexico
3 mapped turquoise rockhounding spots in New Mexico, across 3 counties. Turquoise 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 turquoise rockhounding spots in New Mexico
Turquoise by county in New Mexico
Counties ranked by number of turquoise spots in our database.
Every turquoise spot in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache MineNM 81 | Hidalgo County | 31.8448, -108.3053 | Public | |
| Jarilla Mountains (copper)County Road A003 | Otero County | 32.4055, -106.1005 | Public | |
| Mount ChalchihuitlGravel Pit Road | Santa Fe County | 35.4701, -106.1126 | Public |
Turquoise in New Mexico FAQ
Where can I find turquoise in New Mexico?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 turquoise spots in New Mexico, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hidalgo County.
Is collecting turquoise legal in New Mexico?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like turquoise 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 turquoise location in New Mexico?+
Hidalgo County has the most turquoise spots in our database for New Mexico. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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