Rio Puerco Valley — Rockhounding in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Rio Puerco Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, opalized wood, agatized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bernalillo County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 35.07551, -106.94886

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Rockhound State Park — Collection rules
BLM New Mexico
New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Rio Puerco Valley

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Rio Puerco Valley FAQ

Where is Rio Puerco Valley?+

Rio Puerco Valley is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, at 35.07551, -106.94886.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rio Puerco Valley?+

Rio Puerco Valley is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Opalized Wood, Agatized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Rio Puerco Valley?+

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 Rio Puerco Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.07551, -106.94886 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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