| The Cerrillos Hills & Mining Contributor(s): Baxter, William Bill (Author), Secord, Paul R. (Author), Milford, Homer E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1099924758 ISBN-13: 9781099924750 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $25.92 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Native American |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.89 lbs) 370 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This history of over 1,000 years of mining in the Cerrillos Hills, that contain some of the richest and most varied mineral deposits in New Mexico. The oldest known and largest prehistoric turquoise mine in North America is found in this area. Siver and lead were mined by the Spanish, Mexicans and Americans. In addition to works by Homer E. Milford and Bill Baxter this book contains extensive supporting documentation including transcription of the 1880 and 1900 census, Cerrillos Town Records, Mining District Minutes. |