Apache Mine — Rockhounding in Hidalgo County, New Mexico

Apache Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Reported finds include calcite, chrysocolla, malachite, turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hidalgo County
State: New Mexico
Nearest road: NM 81
Coordinates: 31.84476, -108.30532

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 Apache Mine

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Apache Mine FAQ

Where is Apache Mine?+

Apache Mine is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, at 31.84476, -108.30532. Nearest road: NM 81.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Apache Mine?+

Apache Mine is reported to produce Calcite, Chrysocolla, Malachite, Turquoise.

Is collecting allowed at Apache Mine?+

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 Apache Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.84476, -108.30532 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NM 81.

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