La Madera Mine — Rockhounding in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

La Madera Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Reported finds include mica. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rio Arriba County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: NM 519
Postcode: 87539
Coordinates: 36.39612, -106.02417

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 La Madera Mine

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Mica

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La Madera Mine FAQ

Where is La Madera Mine?+

La Madera Mine is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, at 36.39612, -106.02417. Nearest road: NM 519.

What rocks and minerals can you find at La Madera Mine?+

La Madera Mine is reported to produce Mica.

Is collecting allowed at La Madera Mine?+

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 La Madera Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.39612, -106.02417 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NM 519.

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