Chino Mine, New Mexico, 2021

Chino Mine, New Mexico, 2021 We were headed on our way to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument when we notice a large mine along the road. Chino is an open pit copper mine (one of the largest in the US) and the third oldest in the world (started in 1909). On our way back, we…

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Opal Mining In America: How To Find Rare Opal

Opal Mining In America: How To Find Rare Opal SUBSCRIBE!: http://bit.ly/1G97GmA SHARE THIS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/HX5zF8b7XKE Nickipedia Live Website: http://www.NickipediaLive.com Science Team! I love hunting for gems, and my favorite rock (it’s actually a gel) is an opal! I found out there were opal mines just near the Oregon boarder of Nevada. Naturally I packed my…

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Part 1. Hidden Danger: The Legacy of New Mexico's Abandoned Mines.

Part 1. Hidden Danger: The Legacy of New Mexico's Abandoned Mines. Part 1. Hidden Danger: The Legacy of New Mexico’s Abandoned Mines. Directed by Bart Callan. Produced for AML Program of the New Mexico Mining & Minerals Division of the NM Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department; Director of Videography Warren Benjamin; Animations by Dave…

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Where Is Gold Found In New Mexico?

Where Is Gold Found In New Mexico? Where do I find Gold in southern New Mexico? Great question, watch this video to get some valuable tips on where to find gold. More here on how to make these gold prospecting maps here: https://SourdoughMiner.com/GGM/ The full blog post is published here — https://sourdoughminer.com Remember – Were…

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Where Is Gold Found In New Mexico?

Where Is Gold Found In New Mexico? Where do I find Gold in southern New Mexico? Great question, watch this video to get some valuable tips on where to find gold. More here on how to make these gold prospecting maps here: https://SourdoughMiner.com/GGM/ The full blog post is published here — https://sourdoughminer.com Remember – Were…

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NEW MEXICO: How did Spain come to control New Mexico?

NEW MEXICO: How did Spain come to control New Mexico? The Spanish initially moved into New Mexico seeking gold–entire cities of gold. After those cities failed to materialize, all that was left were pueblos of adobe and stone and the native peoples who inhabited them. But could the Spanish and the Puebloans get along? HOW…

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Azurite & Malachite Crystal Mining | New Mexico

Azurite & Malachite Crystal Mining | New Mexico #mining #crystals The Crystal Collector and friends search 100 year old tailings for Azurite, Malachite, Smithsonite, and more! The location is the Graphic Mine in New Mexico. Search on Facebook for their page to go digging. For awesome giveaways and inside scoops on the latest dig locations…

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