Los Lunas — Rockhounding in Valencia County, New Mexico

Los Lunas is a mapped rockhounding spot in Valencia County, New Mexico. Reported finds include red agate, banded agate, apache tears, agatized wood, obsidian. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Valencia County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 34.75752, -106.89353

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 Los Lunas

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Red Agate
Banded Agate
Apache Tears
Agatized Wood
Obsidian

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Los Lunas.

Los Lunas FAQ

Where is Los Lunas?+

Los Lunas is in Valencia County, New Mexico, at 34.75752, -106.89353.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Los Lunas?+

Los Lunas is reported to produce Red Agate, Banded Agate, Apache Tears, Agatized Wood, Obsidian.

Is collecting allowed at Los Lunas?+

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 Los Lunas?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.75752, -106.89353 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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