Bentonite Mines in New Mexico
7Total Sites
0Active
Bentonite Mining in New Mexico
New Mexico has 7 bentonite-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Cibola County | 2 |
| Rio Arriba County | 2 |
| Socorro County | 2 |
| Dona Ana County | 1 |
Bentonite Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonite Deposit | Cibola | Unknown | |
| Bentonite Quarry | Dona Ana | Past Producer | |
| Lyden Bentonite Deposit | Rio Arriba | Unknown | |
| Name Unknown Bentonite Prospect | Socorro | Occurrence | |
| Name Unknown Bentonite Prospect | Cibola | Occurrence | |
| Name Unknown Bentonite Prospect | Socorro | Occurrence | |
| Tierra Amarilla Grant Bentonite Dep | Rio Arriba | Unknown |
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