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Placer Gold in the Ortiz Mountains
January 2009 by Jim Rocha
New Mexico’s Ortiz Mountains rise in irregular volcanic peaks above the surrounding plains, or llano, some 30 miles northeast of Albuquerque and about 14 miles to the south of my home outside the state capital of Santa Fe.
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As I arrived at my detecting location, I got all my gear and headed up the trail. I had to stop and take in the devastation all around me.
Looking Back
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
MMAC & PLP Update
The legislators soon came to the realization that Mining Districts and our proposed bill can solve many of the problems they currently face in their home states.
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• Global warming turns a new leaf
Ask The Experts - Where can I get geological maps?
The Patch
I used to hunt and fish all the time. Since discovering nugget-shooting three years ago, I haven't wet a hook or even looked at a hunting proclamation.
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