More than one third of New Mexico is public land holding huge amounts of mineralogical treasure. Find unusual mineral displays, fossils, jasper, agate, petrified wood, and more obsidian than one rockhound could collect in a lifetime. This guide describes 75 of the state's best rockhounding sites, covering the popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. It also includes where and how to collect specimens, maps and directions to each site, and provides recommendations for accommodations, camping, and other special attractions.