Sugarite Mine & coal fields — Rockhounding in Colfax County, New Mexico

Sugarite Mine & coal fields is a mapped rockhounding spot in Colfax County, New Mexico. Reported finds include amber. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Colfax County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: NM 72
Coordinates: 36.90984, -104.34629

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Sugarite Mine & coal fields

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Amber

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Sugarite Mine & coal fields FAQ

Where is Sugarite Mine & coal fields?+

Sugarite Mine & coal fields is in Colfax County, New Mexico, at 36.90984, -104.34629. Nearest road: NM 72.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sugarite Mine & coal fields?+

Sugarite Mine & coal fields is reported to produce Amber.

Is collecting allowed at Sugarite Mine & coal fields?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Sugarite Mine & coal fields?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.90984, -104.34629 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NM 72.

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