Rociada — Rockhounding in Mora County, New Mexico

Rociada is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mora County, New Mexico. Reported finds include chalcocite, copper, molybdenite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mora County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: FR 18
Postcode: 87742
Coordinates: 35.86379, -105.41968

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 Rociada

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Rociada FAQ

Where is Rociada?+

Rociada is in Mora County, New Mexico, at 35.86379, -105.41968. Nearest road: FR 18.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rociada?+

Rociada is reported to produce Chalcocite, Copper, Molybdenite.

Is collecting allowed at Rociada?+

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 Rociada?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.86379, -105.41968 in Google Maps. The nearest road is FR 18.

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