A new prospecting season will soon be upon us. It is my intention to have as many group day outings in the San Pedro’s as possible this year.  As far as overnight outings, we are planning on including one at our Circle of Friends claim as well as the annual Pilar trip.


As of today, however, our claims in the San Pedro’s are NOT accessible. There are still deep snow drifts and so much mud.  Traveling through mud makes deep ruts, which makes an already bad road much worse!  It’s probably going to be a month before any one should venture up to the B&D or the Oree claims.


At the last meeting I asked for ideas on new destinations for overnight trips. I haven’t received a single suggestion yet.  Any suggestions at all would be welcome! ​

The wonderful people at New Mexico magazine featured GPANM in the July issue. They joined us on an outing in February to learn more about our organization as well as learn how to prospect for gold. The article explores the techniques and secrets about hunting for gold in New Mexico. They even found some color.  We are so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such a great community magazine. A special thanks goes out to Robert Julyan (writer), Minesh Bacrania (Photographer) ​http://www.bacrania.net/

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BLM announces emergency fire restrictions for Farmington and Taos Field Offices
The Bureau of Land Management Farmington District is initiating emergency fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Farmington and Taos Field Offices in San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Santa Fe, McKinley, Sandoval, Colfax, Union, Mora, Harding, Quay, and San Miguel counties, beginning Wednesday, June 6, 2018, due to high fire potential. The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
Prohibited Acts include:

• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, including in campgrounds and picnic areas. Allowed: The use of stoves fueled by pressurized liquid or gas (can be turned off) within areas cleared of flammable materials at least 10 feet in diameter.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, developed sites and areas, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
• Operating a chainsaw or any other internal or external combustion engine without a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and working, a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by weight, and one round point shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches.
• Possessing or using a motor vehicle off roads, except routes in areas open to OHV travel and except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway.
• Discharging, using, or possessing any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or denotation. This includes, but is not limited to, fireworks, pyrotechnics, or exploding targets.
• Discharging steel-core, steel-tipped, or steel-jacketed firearm ammunition. Using a tracer or incendiary bullet or device is always prohibited.

Monitor the BLM New Mexico social media pages at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BLMNewMexico or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLMNewMexico/ for updated information.
Exemptions to this order: Any federal, state, local and/or military employee acting within the scope of their duties; members of any rescue or firefighting force performing official duty; and persons, agencies, municipalities, or companies with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both. Restitution for total costs of fire suppression or damage will be borne by the violator.
The BLM greatly appreciates the public’s cooperation in helping to minimize the number of human-caused wildfires. For more information, please contact the BLM Farmington Field Office at 505-564-7600, or the Taos Field Office at 575-758-8851.
https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-announces-emergency-fire-restrictions-farmington-and-taos-field-offices
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Welcome to the new website for Gold Prospectors Association of New Mexico.