Artesia — Rockhounding in Eddy County, New Mexico

Artesia is a mapped rockhounding spot in Eddy County, New Mexico. Reported finds include quartz, pecos diamonds. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Eddy County
State: New Mexico
Coordinates: 32.83126, -104.31781

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 Artesia

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Quartz Encyclopedia →
Pecos DiamondsEncyclopedia →

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Artesia FAQ

Where is Artesia?+

Artesia is in Eddy County, New Mexico, at 32.83126, -104.31781.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Artesia?+

Artesia is reported to produce Quartz, Pecos Diamonds.

Is collecting allowed at Artesia?+

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 Artesia?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.83126, -104.31781 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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