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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Mine #1Sandoval, NMNear San YsidroMSHA 2901820 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/21/1986 | Firchau IndustriesReported operatorFirchau Albert JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Arroyo Quarry Brantley Dam ProjectEddy, NMMSHA 2902004 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/26/1985 | Monterey Construction CompanyReported operatorAtkinson Guy F CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Arroyo Seco PitSanta Fe, NMMSHA 2900823 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/1988 | Yates CorpReported operatorYates CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Artesia No 2Lea, NMMSHA 2901811 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/03/1980 | Armstrong & ArmstrongReported operatorBill B Armstrong JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Artesia PitEddy, NMMSHA 2902095 | Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1992 | Kirkland ConstructionReported operatorJames H KirklandReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| AstrologerGrant, NMMSHA 2901849 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/1981 | American International Mining Company IncReported operatorOmni Resource Development IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| AZTEC AGGREGATESan Juan, NMMSHA 2902081 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/06/1999 | Fesco IncReported operatorCecil HenryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BACA PITBernalillo, NMMSHA 2901809 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/01/1999 | Alfred Baca TruckingReported operatorBaca AlfredReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Baca PitBernalillo, NMMSHA 2901916 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/18/1990 | Aggregate Specialists Of New MexicoReported operatorChavez Ed GReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Baca PitSan Miguel, NMNear San JoseMSHA 2902040 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/11/2021 | Duran Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorEddie R DuranReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Baca PitSanta Fe, NMNear Lamy MSHA 2902512 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/2024 | Green Arrow Septic Pumping, LLCReported operatorClaudette E Encinias; Gerald EnciniasReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bagging PlantDona Ana, NMMSHA 2902065 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1996 | Big Chief Stone IncReported operatorRoyce C Morton; Edna O MortonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Banner Mill SiteHidalgo, NMNear LordsburgMSHA 2902357 | Gold OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/26/2016 | Summit Gold CorporationReported operatorGolconda Gold LtdReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Barnett PitSan Juan, NMMSHA 2901789 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/09/1980 | Barnett Construction CompanyReported operatorMc Ewen JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Barton PittsChaves, NMMSHA 2900862 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/1989 | Hurford Sand & GravelReported operatorBarton WayneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BASIN AGGREGATE (WATERFLOW PLT)San Juan, NMMSHA 2902159 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/31/1999 | Basin AggregateReported operatorLasley ShaneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| B C D CompanyChaves, NMNear RoswellMSHA 2902264 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/2012 | B C D CompanyReported operatorBill C DennisReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bearup MineCatron, NMMSHA 2900341 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/14/1992 | Rico Mining Company IncReported operatorGraves David RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Beavers CrusherChaves, NMMSHA 2902084 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/25/1992 | Beavers Sand & Gravel Of Roswell IncReported operatorBeavers Robert & A EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Beavers QuarryLincoln, NMMSHA 2901959 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/21/1990 | Beavers Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorBeavers Robert & A EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Beavers Sand And Gravel IncorporatedLincoln, NMMSHA 2901104 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/21/1990 | Beavers Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorBeavers Robert & A EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Becho ScreenSanta Fe, NMMSHA 2902100 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/15/1995 | Becho IncReported operatorLouis LucidoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bedrock PlantRoosevelt, NMNear PortalesMSHA 2902282 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/26/2014 | Heflin Construction IncReported operatorKelly D McClaryReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| BEHNE CONST CO INCUnion, NMNear ClaytonMSHA 2902196 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/30/2002 | Behne Construction Company IncReported operatorTed R BehneReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bell RanchSan Miguel, NMNear VaciaderoMSHA 2902322 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/2010 | Sun Ranch Stone LLCReported operatorOrlando Vasquez; Dosia SmithReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bennie MineMckinley, NMMSHA 2901973 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | American ConstructionReported operatorWelshiemer C R (Bob)Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Berino Sand PitDona Ana, NMNear BerinoMSHA 2902213 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/27/2020 | Del Norte Masonry ProductsReported operatorOmar BazanReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| BigelowSierra, NMMSHA 2901832 | Copper Ore NECUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/06/1982 | Copper Hills CompanyReported operatorCopper Hills CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Billali MineGrant, NMNear Bitter CreekMSHA 2902399 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/01/2013 | White Pine Mining LLCReported operatorEarl D Harrison; Laraine GrieselReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| BILL INMAN PIT #1Dona Ana, NMNear Las CrucesMSHA 2900437 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/2005 | Certified Sand Company IncReported operatorDennis MuncriefReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView 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.