Ancho — Rockhounding in Lincoln County, New Mexico

Ancho is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Reported finds include jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lincoln County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: A036
Coordinates: 33.93749, -105.73051

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 Ancho

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Jasper

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Ancho FAQ

Where is Ancho?+

Ancho is in Lincoln County, New Mexico, at 33.93749, -105.73051. Nearest road: A036.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ancho?+

Ancho is reported to produce Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Ancho?+

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 Ancho?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.93749, -105.73051 in Google Maps. The nearest road is A036.

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