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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN YSIDRO MILLSandoval, NMNear EspanolaMSHA 2902047 | PumiceSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/17/2007 | Copar Pumice Company, Inc.Reported operatorKelly ArmstrongReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| SAUNDERS MILLEddy, NMMSHA 2900167 | PotashFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 01/11/2000 | Western Ag-Minerals CompanyReported operatorIMC Global IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Saunders ShaftsEddy, NMMSHA 2901992 | Potash, Soda, Borate Mnls. NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1990 | Western Ag-Minerals CompanyReported operatorU S Mineral Co Inc & Rayrock Yellowknife ResourcesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| School House DrawEddy, NMMSHA 2902051 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/04/1990 | Boar Contractors IncReported operatorAnderson Clarence R JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Screening PlantSan Miguel, NMMSHA 2901435 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/26/1993 | Lopez Sand & GravelReported operatorLopez TonyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Screening PlantBernalillo, NMMSHA 2902108 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/20/1994 | J W Jones Construction CompanyReported operatorJ W JonesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| SCREENING PLANTCatron, NMMSHA 2902143 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/1999 | J W Jones Construction CompanyReported operatorJ W JonesReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| SCREENING PLANTSandoval, NMNear AlbuquerqueMSHA 2902154 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/03/2003 | Sparling Construction Company IncReported operatorRobert L SparlingReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| SCREENING PLANTSierra, NMNear WilliamsburgMSHA 2902214 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/21/2006 | Hopkins GravelReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Screening PlantSierra, NMNear CaballoMSHA 2902217 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/10/2010 | Bill HopkinsReported operatorBill HopkinsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Screening Plant Colfax, NMNear RatonMSHA 2902189 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/07/2019 | W M Serazio Co.Reported operatorWilliam M SerazioReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Screening Plant #1Valencia, NMMSHA 2901700 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1981 | Sohio Western Mining CompanyReported operatorBritish Petroleum Company PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Screening UnitDona Ana, NMMSHA 2902126 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/05/1994 | K Barnett & Sons IncReported operatorTravis Cline; Bryce KiddReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Screening & Wash PlantValencia, NMNear Los LunasMSHA 2902234 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/27/2020 | Southway Construction Co Inc of AlamosaReported operatorEstate of Henry T. Southway Jr.Reported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| SCREEN PLANT #1Colfax, NMNear Eagle NestMSHA 2902177 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/01/2010 | Bruces GravelReported operatorBruce JassmannReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Screen UnitRio Arriba, NMNear Tres PiedrasMSHA 0505103 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/02/2023 | Colorado Quarries IncReported operatorBill TezakReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Sebastian & Martin PitRio Arriba, NMMSHA 2901396 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/21/1979 | New Mexico State Highway DepartmentReported operatorState Of New MexicoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Sec.12Mckinley, NMNear GrantsMSHA 2902344 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/15/2007 | Southwest Resources Inc.Reported operatorGeorge LotspeichReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Section 10Mckinley, NMMSHA 2901743 | Uranium-Vanadium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1982 | Cobb Resources CorpReported operatorGeorge LotspeichReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 12Mckinley, NMMSHA 2901683 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/06/1985 | Cobb Resources CorpReported operatorGeorge LotspeichReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 13 MineMckinley, NMMSHA 2901606 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/28/1985 | Homestake Mining CompanyReported operatorHomestake Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 14Mckinley, NMMSHA 2901744 | Uranium-Vanadium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1982 | Cobb Resources CorpReported operatorGeorge LotspeichReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 15Mckinley, NMMSHA 2900589 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/23/1983 | Homestake Mining CompanyReported operatorHomestake Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 17Mckinley, NMMSHA 2900778 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/23/1985 | Quivira Mining CompanyReported operatorKerr-McGee CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 19Mckinley, NMMSHA 2900781 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/23/1985 | Quivira Mining CompanyReported operatorKerr-McGee CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 22Mckinley, NMMSHA 2900536 | Uranium-Vanadium OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/06/1985 | Quivira Mining CompanyReported operatorKerr-McGee CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 23Mckinley, NMMSHA 2900590 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/21/1990 | Homestake Mining CompanyReported operatorHomestake Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 24Mckinley, NMMSHA 2900537 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/23/1985 | Quivira Mining CompanyReported operatorKerr-McGee CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 24Valencia, NMMSHA 2901549 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1980 | New Mexico State University-Grants BranchReported operatorState Of New MexicoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Section 25Mckinley, NMMSHA 2900591 | Uranium OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/08/1985 | Homestake Mining CompanyReported operatorHomestake Mining CompanyReported 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.