Before the start of any operations an operator shall register such mine with the division on a mine registration form (form 1). The registration shall be accompanied by an accurate plat or standard USGS topographic map sheet showing the location of the proposed mine with reference to the nearest lines of a governmental section if the mine has been surveyed. The registration must include a precise written description of the mine location with specific directions describing how to reach the mine site, including road names and numbers, obvious landmarks and mileage distances. Location of mines on surveyed lands shall be indicated by county, township, range and quarter-quarter section. Information to be included with such registration shall be the name of the mine, post office address, name of the operator or person in charge, the character of operation such as the mineral produced or sought and the method of access including shaft, adit, leach field, surface mine or other method, the name of the appropriate USGS topographic sheet and the name of the mineral and surface estate owners.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.7.1.8