Annual christmas potluck and party
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GPANM Thanksgiving Food Drive
Dates: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: At the October GPANM General Meeting, held at the:
Los Griegos Health and Social Service Center
1231 Candelaria Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Host: Bobby Gonzales
Event: For more details, see Bobby's email message to the membership below.
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Hello all,
It seems you only hear from me when I want your money (for the Los Griegos Community.)
I am writing this to you the members of GPANM aka The Heart of Gold Society. This is one of my favorite times of the year for me and I’m sure it is for you.
The fall colors are changing and though the prospecting season is closing, a new season begins for our organization. This is the time of year The Association shows its true “colors.” We’re not talking a flash or spec in the pan that we work so hard to find.
For the benefit of our newer members The Los Griegos Community Center serves those in the community/neighborhood for which it was named - Los Griegos.
They work tirelessly to provide assistance to the community with things like food, health care, school needs for kids, disaster relief and much much more. They are so good at what they do they’re often asked assistance with city wide projects.
The Center opens their doors for us to use the facilities, for meetings, and events. They don’t charge anything for all they do for us. Our way of giving back is through our charity fundraisers.
This Thursday we are having our Thanksgiving fundraiser at the meeting. In addition to the gold that will be given away in our raffle there will be more.
Dean Brubaker, long time member who has led the GPANM charity charge for decades has donated a Keene 151 Drywasher worth well over $1,500. I also donated some valuable mineral specimens. You got to see them at the last meeting if you were there.
I am adding a few more things to the prize list. I will be adding a couple more, extremely rare, iridescent garnets. These garnets be some of the most spectacular garnets you have ever seen.
There’s more. I’m throwing in this beautiful piece of native silver in a calcite matrix.
There’s only one way to win one of these great prizes and that is to show up and buy a ticket. The only way to win more than one of these prizes is to buy more than one ticket.
One of our newer members was here all the way from Texas earlier this summer. He was so impressed with all the great things we do that he wanted to make a donation. The school supply drive had just ended so I suggested he apply his donation to the next fundraiser. He did that. He gave me money to buy forty tickets.
So please this is important do what you have to. Get some money in the door. Take out a second mortgage, dig up one of those mason jars, talk to your rich uncle, rob a bank…
Strike that last one we want to see you at the next meeting.
Let’s do what we can to help the Los Griegos Community.
Thank you.
Bobby Gonzales
Dates: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: At the October GPANM General Meeting, held at the:
Los Griegos Health and Social Service Center
1231 Candelaria Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Host: Bobby Gonzales
Event: For more details, see Bobby's email message to the membership below.
.................................
Hello all,
It seems you only hear from me when I want your money (for the Los Griegos Community.)
I am writing this to you the members of GPANM aka The Heart of Gold Society. This is one of my favorite times of the year for me and I’m sure it is for you.
The fall colors are changing and though the prospecting season is closing, a new season begins for our organization. This is the time of year The Association shows its true “colors.” We’re not talking a flash or spec in the pan that we work so hard to find.
For the benefit of our newer members The Los Griegos Community Center serves those in the community/neighborhood for which it was named - Los Griegos.
They work tirelessly to provide assistance to the community with things like food, health care, school needs for kids, disaster relief and much much more. They are so good at what they do they’re often asked assistance with city wide projects.
The Center opens their doors for us to use the facilities, for meetings, and events. They don’t charge anything for all they do for us. Our way of giving back is through our charity fundraisers.
This Thursday we are having our Thanksgiving fundraiser at the meeting. In addition to the gold that will be given away in our raffle there will be more.
Dean Brubaker, long time member who has led the GPANM charity charge for decades has donated a Keene 151 Drywasher worth well over $1,500. I also donated some valuable mineral specimens. You got to see them at the last meeting if you were there.
I am adding a few more things to the prize list. I will be adding a couple more, extremely rare, iridescent garnets. These garnets be some of the most spectacular garnets you have ever seen.
There’s more. I’m throwing in this beautiful piece of native silver in a calcite matrix.
There’s only one way to win one of these great prizes and that is to show up and buy a ticket. The only way to win more than one of these prizes is to buy more than one ticket.
One of our newer members was here all the way from Texas earlier this summer. He was so impressed with all the great things we do that he wanted to make a donation. The school supply drive had just ended so I suggested he apply his donation to the next fundraiser. He did that. He gave me money to buy forty tickets.
So please this is important do what you have to. Get some money in the door. Take out a second mortgage, dig up one of those mason jars, talk to your rich uncle, rob a bank…
Strike that last one we want to see you at the next meeting.
Let’s do what we can to help the Los Griegos Community.
Thank you.
Bobby Gonzales
GPANM Paul & Eddy's claim outing
Dates: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: All day!
Host: We need a host!!! (temporarily Dave Minarik, our outgoing president)
Events: There were discussions about having various metal detecting contests, such as, who can find the most interesting trash, who can find the most trash, and prices were discussed, too. (Sorry, the details are sketchy.) And, of course, if you find a gold nugget, you win automatically! Paul & Eddy's is a great claim to dry wash. Otherwise, this will be a low-key GPANM event. Bring your own food and beverages. It's only a short drive from ABQ! Come on out and enjoy a nice relaxing autumn day with your GPANM colleagues.
More details may be coming soon!
Driving directions: This is a typical Paul & Eddy's claim outing. Maps to the claim can be found here. We will meet up at the big open space just south of Paul & Eddy's claim, and then spread out and prospect on the claim.
The road: The road to the big open space is drivable by most street vehicles. However, some roads further on in the claim do require an off-road vehicle. Most importantly open and close the two gates on the road to Paul & Eddy's claim.
B&D claims outing
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: All day!
Host: David Minarik (new host!) (David Skeberdis is sick!)
Important! The Association will be providing sub-sandwiches for lunch at this outing! It is important that the Host knows how many subs to order and bring to the outing. So, please fill out any one of the signup lists! The online signup form is below.
Driving directions: This is a typical B&D outing. Maps to the B&D claims can be found here. We will meet up at "The Pad", and then spread out and prospect on the B&D claims. We will reconvene back at "The Pad" to eat lunch. For new GPANM members, who are not sure how to get to the B&D claims, Larry Weingarten (text at 505-301-0288) will meet up with you at "The Mailboxes" before 9 AM. Driving directions to "The Mailboxes" can be found here. Promptly at 9:00 AM, Larry will lead the caravan to the B&D claims.
The road: As described in the claims section, the last 2.2-miles on the road to the B&D claims is a very rough dirt road. Most vehicles, including a typical city vehicle, should not have problems, but drive slow and watch the road carefully and navigate around the ruts and rocks. If you're still unsure about your vehicle consider carpooling with someone who has driven the road.
Motivations: For new GPANM members, we have a nice paystreak on our B&D#3 and #5 claims. Maps and a discussion of the paystreak can be found here. Tom Briggs, and others, will be bringing their dry washers and other prospecting equipment, like metal detectors. This is a great opportunity to see, learn-about and operate prospecting equipment.
Be Prepared! This time of year we often experience afternoon rainstorms. So, be prepared for rain. The temperature will probably be in the mid to upper-80s, with mostly sunny skies. Elevation at the pad is 7330 feet, everything else is uphill from there. All 80 acres of the B&D claims are very rugged and not flat - the pad is the only surface that is flat! Dress appropriately! Bring and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. See you out there!
Larry Weingarten - our guide!
Hopewell outing
Hopewell area in the Tusas Mountains - Minerals and Mining
For information on a minerals and mining history in the Hopewell area, a good reference can be downloaded here.
Maps to the Hopewell Outing
Google Maps says it will take you 2-hours and 44-minutes to drive the 161-miles from the Big-I in Albuquerque to Hopewell Lake. You can download the map above here.
The map below, available for download here, shows the local area around Hopewell Lake. You most likely will be coming to Hopewell Lake from the east (noted by the big yellow arrow), after turning west onto US Hwy-64 in Tres Piedras. Most of us will be setting up camp near the location labeled "food and camping area for Hopewell outing" on the map below.
At this outing, Tuerto Mountain LLC may (TBD) be giving us access to one of their claims in the area. Their claim is just off US Hwy-64, about 2-miles away from where most of us will be camping. The location of their claim is not marked on the map.
The map below, available for download here, shows the local area around Hopewell Lake. You most likely will be coming to Hopewell Lake from the east (noted by the big yellow arrow), after turning west onto US Hwy-64 in Tres Piedras. Most of us will be setting up camp near the location labeled "food and camping area for Hopewell outing" on the map below.
At this outing, Tuerto Mountain LLC may (TBD) be giving us access to one of their claims in the area. Their claim is just off US Hwy-64, about 2-miles away from where most of us will be camping. The location of their claim is not marked on the map.
mama's minerals - kids day
More details coming soon!
Yes, as of July 19, it is still on according to Dave, our president, who called Mama's Minerals!
Yes, as of July 19, it is still on according to Dave, our president, who called Mama's Minerals!
Date: July 27, 2024
Time: TBD
If you don't want to do the Hopewell outing, maybe you'd be interested in helping out at this Mama's Minerals event.
Contact:
Dave Minarik, 505-966-6868, [email protected], or
Bobby Gonzales, 505-836-5272, [email protected]
for more information.
Summer picnic and san Pedro mine outing
gpanm Circle of friends outing
More details coming soon!
safety and Road Repair outing
It's Time to renew your membership!
Our membership dues are dictated by our By-law #5, which states:
"Fees for membership shall be established yearly by a majority of Association members present at the May meeting. Dues are for one year at a time, and are payable on or before the date of the June meeting. Members not renewing by the end of their membership year shall receive no benefits that occur to the current and paid members. Members who allow their membership to expire must rejoin in person at a regular scheduled meeting. For new members, fees shall be prorated at the rate of 1/12 of the annual membership for the remaining in the current year."
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Renewal Rate for Active Members = $55.00
Include your membership number with your payment.
New Membership Rate = $72.00 for the 1st Year Starting June 1st
Please Note: If you had a lapse in your membership this rate will apply for your first year back.
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Mail Payments To:
GPANM
P.O. Box 25472
Albuquerque, NM 87125-0472
Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope, with your payment, so that your new membership card and your receipt can be mailed to you.
The Covid-19 virus threat is waning, but not gone.
Wearing a face mask is now optional.
Feel free to do whatever you think is best.
Wearing a face mask is now optional.
Feel free to do whatever you think is best.
Hopewell area in the Tusas Mountains - Minerals and Mining
For information on a minerals and mining history in the Hopewell area, a good reference can be downloaded here.
Maps to the 2023 Hopewell Outing
Google Maps says it will take you 2-hours and 44-minutes to drive the 161-miles from the Big-I in Albuquerque to Hopewell Lake. You can download the map above here.
The map below, available for download here, shows the local area around Hopewell Lake. You most likely will be coming to Hopewell Lake from the east (noted by the big yellow arrow), after turning west onto US Hwy-64 in Tres Piedras. Our co-hosts, Jim and Ann Johnson, will be setting up their camp, and will be cooking and providing us with a wonderful Tex-Mex meal Saturday afternoon at 5:00PM, at the location labeled "food and camping area for Hopewell outing" on the map.
At this outing, Tuerto Mountain LLC will be giving us access to one of their claims in the area. The location of their claim is not marked on the map. Their claim is just off US Hwy-64, about 2-miles away from where the Johnsons, and most likely others, are camping.
The map below, available for download here, shows the local area around Hopewell Lake. You most likely will be coming to Hopewell Lake from the east (noted by the big yellow arrow), after turning west onto US Hwy-64 in Tres Piedras. Our co-hosts, Jim and Ann Johnson, will be setting up their camp, and will be cooking and providing us with a wonderful Tex-Mex meal Saturday afternoon at 5:00PM, at the location labeled "food and camping area for Hopewell outing" on the map.
At this outing, Tuerto Mountain LLC will be giving us access to one of their claims in the area. The location of their claim is not marked on the map. Their claim is just off US Hwy-64, about 2-miles away from where the Johnsons, and most likely others, are camping.
Maps to the 2023 Summer Picnic
A map to the "mailboxes" can be downloaded here. To download the map below, click here. The road to the picnic area, off NM-344, is a well-maintained dirt road.
Maps to metal detecting outing
>>> for GPANM members only <<<
This is rather short notice, but below are maps to the "mailboxes", which is a common meeting-up location for new GPANM members, for outings in the San Pedro mountains. For today's metal detecting outing, an experienced GPANM member will meet new members (who don't know where the outing is to be held) at the mailboxes at 8:00AM. At 8:30AM everyone at the mailboxes will caravan to the outing. Below are a series of maps that should get you to the mailboxes. In general, from Albuquerque, head east on I-40, take Exit 175 for 14 Cedar Crest. After the exit hang to the left and proceed on to North-14. Drive north on North-14 for about 15-miles and you'll come to the intersection of North-14 and NM-344. The mailboxes are at this intersection.