Rockhounding New Mexico: A Guide to 140 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

The Ultimate Field Guide to New Mexico's Best Rock, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Collecting Locations

Explore the Land of Enchantment's incredible geological diversity with Rockhounding New Mexico: A Guide to 140 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites by Martin Freed and Ruta Vaskys. This comprehensive 2nd Edition from the trusted FalconGuides Rockhounding Series features 140 carefully selected collecting sites, complete with maps, GPS-friendly directions, collecting tips, and local travel recommendations.

From colorful agates and jasper to obsidian, petrified wood, fluorite, quartz crystals, fossils, and other unique mineral treasures, this guide helps collectors of every skill level discover some of New Mexico's finest public and commercial rockhounding destinations. With more than one-third of the state consisting of public land, New Mexico offers exceptional opportunities for rockhounding, and this guide is your key to finding them.

Perfect For

• Rockhounds

• Mineral collectors

• Gem hunters

• Gold prospectors

• Metal detectorists

• Fossil collectors

• Geology students

• Outdoor adventurers

• Camping enthusiasts

• Families

• Prospecting clubs

• New Mexico travelers

What You'll Discover

• 140 of New Mexico's top rockhounding sites

• Agate collecting locations

• Jasper deposits

• Obsidian fields

• Petrified wood collecting areas

• Quartz crystal localities

• Fluorite and calcite occurrences

• Fossil collecting opportunities

• Scenic public lands

• Camping and nearby attractions

Features

• Written by Martin Freed and Ruta Vaskys

• Fully updated 2nd Edition

• Covers 140 rockhounding locations

• Detailed maps and driving directions

• GPS-friendly site information

• Full-color photographs

• Collecting tips and recommendations

• Camping and lodging suggestions

• Part of the acclaimed FalconGuides Rockhounding Series

• Approximately 280 pages

Benefits

• Discover New Mexico's best public collecting sites

• Plan successful rockhounding adventures with confidence

• Learn what minerals can be found at each location

• Navigate easily using maps and directions

• Explore New Mexico's unique geology and landscapes

• Ideal for both beginning and experienced collectors

Recommended Accessories

Complete your New Mexico rockhounding kit with:

• Collecting Fluorescent Minerals, 2nd Edition by Stuart Schneider

• 10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe

• Pocket Microscope

• Rock Pick

• Sample Bags

• Plastic Specimen Vials

• Field Notebook

• Handheld GPS

• UV Flashlight

• Mineral Display Boxes

Specifications

• Title: Rockhounding New Mexico: A Guide to 140 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

• Authors: Martin Freed & Ruta Vaskys

• Series: FalconGuides Rockhounding Series

• Edition: Second Edition

• Publisher: Falcon Guides

• Publication Date: 2021

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: Approximately 280

• Illustrations: Full-Color Photographs & Maps

• Language: English

• Subject: Rockhounding, Minerals, Gemstones & Fossils of New Mexico

What's Included

• One copy of Rockhounding New Mexico: A Guide to 140 of the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know that finding great specimens starts with great information. Rockhounding New Mexico is one of the most trusted field guides available for exploring the state's rich mineral resources, combining expert collecting advice with detailed maps, travel information, and site descriptions. Whether you're searching for agates, obsidian, petrified wood, quartz crystals, fossils, or other mineral treasures, this guide is an essential companion for every New Mexico adventure.

More than a third of New Mexico is public land that holds untold quantities of mineralogical treasure. With this book anyone can learn where to find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. The array and quality of such materials just waiting to be found in New Mexico are almost mind-boggling.

Rockhounding New Mexico describes 140 of the state's best rockhound sites, covering popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide describes where and how to collect specimens, includes maps of each site as well as directions, and provides reliable recommendations for accommodations, camping, and other special attractions. It is, in short, a complete and outstanding introduction to the many sides of a fascinating hobby.