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New Mexico Mining Museum, Grants

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The mission of the NMMM is to preserve the rich historical legacy of mining and the related culture of Grants/Cibola County and to promote its significant mining heritage by educating the public.

The initial boom in the Grants area started soon after Paddy Martinez, a Navajo sheepherder, found uranium-bearing outcrops in the Todilto Limestone Member of the Wanakah Formation at the foot of Haystack Butte in the spring of 1950.

Major Mining Companies: Kerr-McGee Corp. Homestake Mining Co. Anaconda Mining Co. United Nuclear Co. later mining companies, Chevron, and Conoco.

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By snmommy On October 16, 2017

We visited with our children, ages 5, 8, 11, 12. We watched the short video, then entered the mine area. It was a self-guided tour, with buttons to push that told about the different details of the mi... more »
By rte66fromCars On October 4, 2017

Going "underground" was a hit with all the generations in our family. The people were exceedingly nice and helpful. The kids asked to go back the next day! more »
By dianas187 On September 19, 2017

This was a terrific mining exhibit. I loved it. Especially liked the part about how miners eat. Fascinating. more »

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By Eric Morrison On January 4, 2018

Interesting place, you can go down into the mine. The gentleman working there has over 40 years of mining experience. Very knowledgeable.

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By Justine Marsing On December 19, 2017

Had the opportunity to meet Jack when I brought my boyfriend to visit the museum from California. Always loved this place. Highly recommend visiting.

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By Michael Leach On October 14, 2017

Very realistic replica of a uranium mine. Also mineral and ancient pottery displays. Great tour guides, and very friendly staff.

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By Michael Williams On October 12, 2017

Interesting museum. Nicely done, simulated experience of being in a working mine

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By Mac Fitzgerald On October 31, 2017

Wow, what a gem of a museum located off the beaten path in Grants, NM between Albuquerque and Gallup, NM. It is most absolutely interesting for having an underground self guided tour of a fully mocked up set of mining tunnels with all kinds of vintage mining equipment, appointed with the signage, power and lighting near exactly how it would look and feel within an actual uranium mine.

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