J.h. Rhoades Pumice Co. Diatomite Mine

Past ProducerDiatomiteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Coordinates36.04144, -106.17530

Commodities

PrimaryDiatomite

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1953
Last Production1954
Discovery Year1953
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10097892

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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