Merry Widow Mine

Past ProducerUranium, GoldUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
Coordinates32.05207, -108.38339

Commodities

PrimaryUranium, Gold
TertiaryCopper, Bismuth

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1900
Last Production1925
Discovery Year1885
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10013291

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.

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