Diatomite Mines in New Mexico
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Diatomite Mining in New Mexico
New Mexico has 8 diatomite-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.
The earliest recorded diatomite mine in New Mexico is J.h. Rhoades Pumice Co. Diatomite Mine in Rio Arriba County, with records dating to 1953.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Rio Arriba County | 4 |
| Catron County | 1 |
| Curry, Roosevelt County | 1 |
| Grant County | 1 |
| Roosevelt County | 1 |
Diatomite Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Draw Diatomaceous Earth Occurrences | Curry, Roosevelt | Occurrence | |
| Diatomaceous Earth Pit | Rio Arriba | Surface | Unknown |
| J.h. Rhoades Pumice Co. Diatomite Mine | Rio Arriba | Past Producer | |
| James H Rhode | Rio Arriba | Surface | Prospect |
| Kirkpatrick Prospect | Catron | Surface-Underground | Prospect |
| Name Unknown Diatomite Prospect | Roosevelt | Occurrence | |
| Name Unknown Diatomite Prospect | Grant | Occurrence | |
| Rhodes Diatomite Pit | Rio Arriba | Surface | Past Producer |
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