HISTORICAL SITES / RESEARCH DIRECTORY
Find the public record behind a former mining site. Explore reported locations, mined materials and operating history as a starting point for acquisition, reuse or reclamation research.
History means records exist in the imported sources, including older periods. Missing history is not evidence of a clean safety record. Operator and controller names are the last relationships reported in the Mines snapshot; they are not verified current property owners.
| Mine / reported location | Material / type | Reported status | Reported relationships | Available history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Redi-MixValencia, NMNear Los LunasMSHA 2902238 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/09/2004 | Allied Redi-Mix LLCReported operatorRon Yates; Glenn W YatesReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Alpha PitSandoval, NMMSHA 2901432 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982 | Alpha Organic MaterialReported operatorRice J BarronReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alta No 1 CrusherBernalillo, NMMSHA 2900454 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1990 | Alta Construction CorpReported operatorJohnson Paul WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Amax Potash RefineryEddy, NMMSHA 2900804 | PotashFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/1978 | Amax Chemical CorpReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ambrosia Lake Mining OperationsMckinley, NMMSHA 2900541 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 02/04/1992 | Quivira Mining CompanyReported operatorRio Algom LtdReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ambrosia Lake OperationsMckinley, NMMSHA 2900575 | Uranium OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1988 | Unc Mining & MillingReported operatorUnc Resources IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Amcord IncMckinley, NMNear GallupMSHA 2900090 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/17/1981 | Amcord IncReported operatorGifford-Hill & Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| American Mineral Recovery MillLincoln, NMMSHA 2901792 | Gold OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1982 | American Mineral Recovery IncReported operatorCarpenter W FReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| AMERICAN MINERALS INCLuna, NMNear DemingMSHA 2901582 | Manganese OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 02/18/2004 | American Minerals IncReported operatorImerys S AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| American Redi MixDona Ana, NMNear las crucesMSHA 2902393 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 02/15/2022 | American Redi MixReported operatorCharles Johnson; Armando ReynaReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| American Sand & Gravel PitDona Ana, NMMSHA 2902096 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/26/1993 | American Sand & GravelReported operatorGuillen MiguelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| A Mountain PitDona Ana, NMMSHA 2901953 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/28/1985 | C S Mc Crossan IncReported operatorTom McCrossanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anapra QuarryDona Ana, NMMSHA 2901268 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/07/1988 | El Paso Sand Products IncReported operatorGeneral Dynamics CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anchor MillSocorro, NMMSHA 2901816 | Silver OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/24/1982 | G L G Development CorpReported operatorCenturion Builders Investment CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ancon PitSan Miguel, NMNear Las VegasMSHA 2902300 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/26/2006 | Howard's Sand & GravelReported operatorDorothy KnezevichReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Anderson CrusherSan Juan, NMMSHA 2901967 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/1985 | Bob Anderson Construction IncReported operatorAnderson John R (Bob)Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anderson EnterprisesSan Juan, NMMSHA 2901127 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/20/1988 | Anderson EnterprisesReported operatorAnderson Bobby DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Angus JobLincoln, NMMSHA 2901803 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/23/1980 | Kent Nowlin Construction IncReported operatorNowlin KentReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ann Lee MineMckinley, NMMSHA 2900569 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/24/1985 | Unc Mining & MillingReported operatorUnc Resources IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ANTHONY SAND & GRAVELDona Ana, NMNear AnthonyMSHA 2902094 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/23/2017 | Anthony Sand & GravelReported operatorNick Holquin JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| AP 446Lea, NMNear HobbsMSHA 2902354 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/2024 | United Materials, LLPReported operatorGMS Inc; David ShoupReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| APACHE CANYONDona Ana, NMNear Las CrucesMSHA 2901702 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/06/2008 | Mc Nutt ConstructionReported operatorJim Mc NuttReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Aragon Hill MineSierra, NMMSHA 2901817 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/17/1990 | Rainbow Mines LtdReported operatorCook JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Aragon PitSierra, NMMSHA 2901670 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/1980 | Aragon Recovery SystemsReported operatorAragon Recovery SystemsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Arco PitSan Juan, NMMSHA 2901918 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/15/1984 | J W Jones Construction CompanyReported operatorJ W JonesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Arco Portable Screen PlantSan Juan, NMMSHA 2900419 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/23/1985 | Arco Materials IncReported operatorRonald W SouthardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| AR JunctionLea, NMNear LOVINGTONMSHA 2902581 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/03/2026 | Ponderosa Trucking LLCReported operatorTeodoro H Leyva; Jose A LeyvaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| ARM Mesquite PitDona Ana, NMNear mesquiteMSHA 2902401 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/03/2010 | American Redi Mix LLCReported operatorCharles Johnson; Armando ReynaReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Arnold PitMora, NMMSHA 2901677 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/21/1979 | New Mexico State Highway DepartmentReported operatorState Of New MexicoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Arrowhead PlacersSierra, NMMSHA 2901930 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/02/1984 | Stear Mining CompanyReported operatorStear WilliamReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
Use the mine name and reported location to investigate county parcel and title records, mineral rights, access and planning constraints. MSHA mailing addresses are addresses of record and may not locate the mine. Confirm the parcel and current ownership separately.
EPA mine-site redevelopment primer ↗Check official reclamation inventories and state or tribal programmes for documented hazards, project status and programme criteria. A matching name or an MSHA abandoned status alone does not confirm a programme match.
OSMRE abandoned mine land programme ↗Source: MSHA public datasets. Production history checks quarterly and annual mine production/employment records. Safety history checks violations, inspections and accident reports; other source coverage is available on each mine profile.