Rockhounding in southwest New Mexico
According to the authors of Rockhounding New Mexico, our state and particularly southwest New Mexico is outstanding for rock collecting. In their book, our corner of the state boasts 71 of the listed 140 sites for the best rockhounding. The publisher’s own book description is posted below. The title link below takes you to the publisher’s web site where you may purchase a copy. A Google preview button below the title link allows you to preview the book prior to purchasing.
Rockhounding New Mexico – A Falcon Guide® by The Globe Pequot Press
A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals.
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, and petrified wood—not to mention more obsidian than one rockhound could possibly collect in a lifetime. An outstanding resource for experts and novices alike, Rockhounding New Mexico points the way to 140 of the state’s best rockhounding sites, including popular and commercial areas as well as lesser-known sites on public land.
Look inside to find:
• Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions and GPS coordinates
• Suggested tools and techniques
• Land-use regulations and legal restrictions
• Contact information for land managers
• Addi tional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history
• Suggested tools and techniques
• Land-use regulations and legal restrictions
• Contact information for land managers
• Addi tional information on rock shops, attractions, and local history
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