Harding Mine Release Form Information
Note: It is required that all visitors must have a signed copy of a release form in their possession when visiting the Harding Mine. Groups may use one release form, but the form must include the names of all persons in their party. You may use this page to access blank release forms to be printed and filled out. It is suggested that you fill out two forms and return one of them to the department in addition to the one which you carry with you.
If you are visiting as part of a large group (more than 10 people), you must do this ahead of time and follow the instructions in the next paragraph for "large groups". Please choose one of the versions shown below, and follow the instructions on the form.
Download the Harding Mine Release Form (PDF) (Word)
All Groups please read and heed:
The Harding Mine area is suffering from large numbers of visitors during the summer, particularly field camp groups. In order to keep the area clean and sanitary, we are now requiring that large groups (more than ten people) staying for longer than two hours pay for chemical toilets at the site, at $50 per day. This will cover the price of pick-up and removal of chemical toilets which will keep the mine area from continuing to be fouled by human sewage, without causing undue financial burden on the students. Failure to get permission to enter the mine area or to pay this fee will force us to prohibit large groups altogether. Please use the following procedure to reserve time and facilities for your group:
- Complete the release form with names and addresses of all parties in your group
- At least two to three weeks before your visit, send a copy of the completed release form(s) along with a check for $50 payable to "Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico". Be sure to include the date of your visit in the paperwork (so portable "facilities" may be arranged for that date). Our address is on the form.
- Bring a copy of the completed release forms with you. The forms must be in the possession of the group leader while on the property, and may be checked by our caretaker at any time.
Our caretakers are Gilbert Griego and David Griego. They may be reached by mail or email at the following addresses:
Mr. Gilbert Griego
Harding Mine
P.O. Box 271
Dixon, NM 87527z
Email: gilgriego@windstream.net
Mr. David Griego
Harding Mine
P.O. Box 271
Dixon, NM 87527
Email: dgriego23@unm.edu
Note: Permission to visit the Harding Mine can be obtained from the department of Earth & Planetary Sciences or from the Griegos. A release form must be signed either at the department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, or with Gilbert or David Griego. If the gate to the mine is locked, you will need to locate Gilbert or David to get access. A map showing the location of the Griegos' homes is shown below; you may print this page for reference.
