FILEDLode Claim

BELLA #5

1 acre Lode Claim · Sierra County, N.M. · BLM Serial No. NM106752916
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
NM106752916
CLAIM NAME
BELLA #5
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Filed
ACREAGE
1 acres
ALIQUOT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.150S., R.40W., Sec. 21, SESE
JURISDICTION
Sierra County, New Mexico
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Sierra County
STATE
New Mexico
LAT
32.98°N
LNG
107.25°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:14621323
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Sierra County's Hillsboro Mining District produced notable hard-rock and placer gold during the 1880s–1920s. The Rio Grande and Black Range drainage systems contain paleochannel deposits and quartz float indicating under-explored mineralization. Renewed interest in historic tailings reprocessing and deep lode targets has driven recent exploration. The BLM Truth or Consequences Field Office administers federal claims; this desert region offers year-round access.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:14621323 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 74 feet from this claim's centroid. off-road vehicle clearance is required. Vehicle staging is feasible directly adjacent to the claim boundary.

◎ AREA CLAIM DENSITY — 7-MILE RADIUS
ACTIVE CLAIMS
77
FILED / PENDING
6
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 93% ACTIVE

77 active claims surround BELLA #5 within a 7-mile radius. The estimated open aliquot count is approximate — use the live map for precise 20-acre resolution.

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NM CLAIM LAW — QUICK REF
New Mexico follows federal 1872 Mining Act rules. Contact BLM NM State Office for current requirements.
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the BELLA #5 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to BELLA #5 (NM106752916) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 77 active BLM claims within approximately 7 miles. Use AuthoriProspector's 20-acre aliquot grid to identify specific open blocks before staking.
What is a lode claim and how does it differ from other claim types?
A lode mining claim covers a hard-rock vein or ledge and is limited to 20 acres. A placer claim covers alluvial deposits (stream-bed gold, gravels) up to 160 acres. Mill site claims cover processing land. BELLA #5 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim NM106752916?
NM106752916 is located in Sierra County, New Mexico. PLSS survey reference: T.150S., R.40W., Sec. 21, SESE. AuthoriProspector plots the 20-acre aliquot boundary on a live map with satellite and terrain basemaps — open a free preview to view the interactive boundary.
What are the New Mexico mining claim requirements?
New Mexico claims on federal land require: a mineral discovery, posted Notice of Location with 4 corner monuments, recording with the county recorder and BLM state office within 90 days, and annual maintenance of $165/year. Statute: 30 U.S.C. § 22.
How do I stake a mining claim near Sierra County, New Mexico?
To stake near Sierra County: (1) Find an unclaimed aliquot on AuthoriProspector's map; (2) Make a physical mineral discovery; (3) Post Notice of Location and mark all four corners; (4) Generate a legally-formatted NOL PDF via AuthoriProspector; (5) Record with the county recorder within 90 days; (6) Pay BLM $165 annual maintenance.

About BELLA #5

BELLA #5 is a 1-acre Lode Claim in Sierra County, New Mexico (NM), filed under BLM serial number NM106752916 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.150S., R.40W., Sec. 21, SESE within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation identifies the specific 20-acre sub-parcel.

Under the General Mining Act of 1872 (30 U.S.C. § 22), claims on federal land are maintained by filing the annual maintenance fee or performing assessment work. Current BLM status: Filed. 77 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

To find open federal land adjacent to BELLA #5, AuthoriProspector overlays live BLM claims at 20-acre aliquot precision alongside USGS MRDS historic mine markers, BLM wilderness boundaries, and military no-go zones.

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