Las Tablas — Rockhounding in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rio Arriba County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: Jarita Meza Road
Postcode: 87554
Coordinates: 36.53165, -106.05044

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 Tablas

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Tourmaline

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Las Tablas FAQ

Where is Las Tablas?+

Las Tablas is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, at 36.53165, -106.05044. Nearest road: Jarita Meza Road.

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

Las Tablas is reported to produce Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Las Tablas?+

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 Tablas?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.53165, -106.05044 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jarita Meza Road.

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