San Juan Plant

AbandonedPumiceFacilityMSHA

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Nearest TownSan Juan Pueblo
Coordinates36.06708, -106.07404

Commodities

PrimaryPumice

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorCR Minerals Company LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2900812

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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