Las Cruces — Rockhounding in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Las Cruces is a mapped rockhounding spot in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Reported finds include obsidian. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Doña Ana County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Postcode: 88024
Coordinates: 32.06153, -106.60331

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 Las Cruces

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Obsidian

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Las Cruces FAQ

Where is Las Cruces?+

Las Cruces is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, at 32.06153, -106.60331. Nearest road: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Las Cruces?+

Las Cruces is reported to produce Obsidian.

Is collecting allowed at Las Cruces?+

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 Las Cruces?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.06153, -106.60331 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.

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