NM Mines

Uranium mine near Grants, New Mexico This short video depicts uranium mine dumps in Poison Canyon, near the intersection of Hwy. 605 and Co. Rd. 23, NW of Grants, New Mexico, and shows examples of the radioactive minerals and their effect on a gamma-sensitive scintillation detector. Most of the radioactive rock here is Jurassic Todilto…

Find Gold And Gems In New Mexico Part 1 Find Gold And Gems In New Mexico. In part one we discuss the localities of the gems in this state. Having once lived in this region, I had no idea that there was so many cool things to look for! Support us at our store: www.hardluckstore.com…

Finding Something Unexpected in an Unnamed Prospect (Abandoned Mine) Near Hillsboro, New Mexico Ending our adventure in a mining district near Hillsboro, New Mexico, we explore an unsuspected surprise. I knew of an adit (mine entrance) just above Highway 152 heading into Hillsboro, but could find no history of it on the USGS reports. I…

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New Mexico's Turquoise Trail Explore three significant and historical town on the Turquoise Trail of New Mexico – Cerrillos, Madrid and Golden. Each offers a glimpse into the heady days when mining for gold, silver and other precious metals, as well as hard and soft coal, made this region wealthy. Today, each is virtually forgotten,…

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…

Finding Something Unexpected in an Unnamed Prospect (Abandoned Mine) Near Hillsboro, New Mexico Ending our adventure in a mining district near Hillsboro, New Mexico, we explore an unsuspected surprise. I knew of an adit (mine entrance) just above Highway 152 heading into Hillsboro, but could find no history of it on the USGS reports. I…

Chino Mines hiring binge continues About 180 workers have been added to the payroll at Chino Mines Co. since the company began hiring Nov. 1.

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Exploring Abandoned Mines Near Hillsboro, New Mexico In this adventure, we attempt to video survey some famous past gold producing abandoned mines near Hillsboro, New Mexico. Nature had other plans for us, as we were met with mud-coated floors and flooded mines. It was still a fun trip with old structures and mining equipment left…