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What Types of Minerals Can be Found in New Mexico

admin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

On the surface, New Mexico is a beautiful and scenic state abundant in natural beauty. Yet, beneath the surface beauty, lies a wealth of natural minerals that is unknown to most. Many of these minerals you are probably very familiar with such as quartz and copper. However, New Mexico is also home to many more exotic minerals such as smithsonite, malachite, brochantite, spangolite, and endlichite. Many of these minerals are very elusive and hard to find for everyone but the most seasoned searchers while some are fairly common and easy to locate.

On the professional side, New Mexico is in fact the largest producer of potash, perlites, and zeolites in the United States. In other professionally mined minerals such as pumice they are the second largest producer while they come in third in copper and crude mica. The professional mining of these minerals plays a significant role in the economy of New Mexico overall.

Whether you are taking in the natural beauty in a remote location in the desert or near a large metropolitan area, you are probably very near to a myriad of natural mineral resources. As in most things, the beauty of New Mexico is definitely more than meets the eye.

Where to Find New Mexico’s Natural Resources

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

New Mexico is probably one of the most beautiful states in the United States; hosting numerous biological wonders with many different types of environments to suit anyone’s taste in their love for mother nature. Not only is it full of natural wonders but if you have a love for history and archaeology, New Mexico also hosts several fantastic archaeological sites.

If you are looking to take a scenic drive there are many options available to you. You could take a drive down the Route 66 National Byway, Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, Sunspot Scenic Byway, Native Heritage Trail or Puye Cliffs Byway; and these are just to name a few! There are many opportunities to simply take a road trip and enjoy the beauty of the state.

If you are looking for an archaeological adventure, take a step back in time and visit the Petroglyph National Monument, Aztec Ruins National Monument or the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. Not only can you view the Petroglyphs and ruins of Native Americans you can also visit White Sands and see the worlds largest gypsum field. After your long trip, take a visit one of the many natural hot springs to relax and dream.You thought this was good? Brace yourself: Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast Receives Preservation Honor Award

What are New Mexico’s Natural Resources

admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

New Mexico has a great deal of scenic, outdoor beauty. The mountains and deserts combine both natural beauty and colors that identify it as uniquely New Mexico. But there are also places in New Mexico that have a great amount of history of early natives to this continent. One such place is the Bandelier National Monument. Named after anthropologist Adolph Bandelier, this wilderness area has been protected since 1919.

Located in northern New Mexico, this wilderness area contains the remains of the dwellings of the ancestors of the Pueblo people.I was looking for more information and found it here. These cave like structures contain petroglyphs and rock paintings. The largest concentration of archaeological sites assessable to the public is in Frijoles Canyon. There are many trails in the surrounding areas that hikers are allowed to explore. Much of these can be explored during the day. Special permits are required for overnight camping.

Along with the history of early man, a hiker can experience the wildlife of New Mexico. In and around this canyon area are deer, and elk. Smaller animals such as squirrels, horned toads, tarantulas, lizards, and snakes can be seen. Birds such as vultures and hawks live in the area. There are also bears and cougars but both of these dangerous animals avoid people, and are usually found at higher elevations in Bandelier.