Sandia Mountains Lost Treasure or Mines

[TC-NM]

I've been looking for information concerning hidden treasure (or mines) located in the Sandia Mountains, NM. There was a story written in Lost Treasure or Treasure magazine about 20, 25 or 30 years ago, I think? What I recall in the story during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 Pueblo Indians hid or covered entrance sites to what were Spanish mines.

Anyone heard or have any leads to this legend? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

TC-NM

[johnnycat]

I've got an article somewhere on your question.Something about 20 mules worth of gold and silver. I'll try to find it and PM you.

[TC-NM]

Hey Johnnycat,

Any luck in finding the article on "20 mules of gold and silver. . ."

TC-NM

[jorge del norte]

Cool post, when I was in the USAF a rock climber buddy of mine and I went in search of a mine just bellow the Sandia Peak, we found it and went in it, It didn't go very far though, it had fallen in and was kind of dangerous...
I heard there were more mines, but never looked for them.

Check this google book link out......but keep in mind it is listed as fiction.
http://books.google.com/books?id=zsF...um=3&ct=result
geo

[goldseeker7]

The story may be the Isleta Pueblo lost mine, south of Alb. Legend is the Padre thereabouts had a rich gold mine that his indians worked.
Raiders would ambush the workers on the trail frequently thus they began to refuse to work. The Padre decided to go fetch some of the gold in there and then conceal the mine.. he was captured or killed by Apache raiders on his return way out.

[johnnycat]

Hey Johnnycat,

Any luck in finding the article on "20 mules of gold and silver. . ."

TC-NM

I looked and for the life of me I can't remember where I saw the article. I'll try and get back to you. I've been working on a stagecoach robbery West of Albuquerque and it's really tying us up.

John

[JOE(USA)]

Hey Johnnycat,

Any luck in finding the article on "20 mules of gold and silver. . ."

TC-NM

I looked and for the life of me I can't remember where I saw the article. I'll try and get back to you. I've been working on a stagecoach robbery West of Albuquerque and it's really tying us up.

John

John,
Why did you go and say that about the stagecoach robbery!! Now I want to hop a plane to Albuquerque. LOL. We GOT to get together for some detecting the next time I'm out that way. Joe

[Roadquest]

M. P. Henson told me several years ago that he did not think this one to be real.
The way I look at it is. Do your research. And, if you believe it to be real. Go search for it.
Roadquest

[cptbil]

TC-NM
Say, TC !
I do alot of TH'ing & Prospecting in NM
Fact is,
Me'n "Doc" have several that we are going to "hit!" on our trip,
This year...
Fact is, several are in The Caballo Mnts (So. of TC)
But!
Back to the original subject
I have all kinds of "leads" for the Sandia & NM Area
Just what are you looking for?
Something specific ?
Or, Just general ?

[TC-NM]

Cptbil,

As I requested in the beginning of this topic, I'm looking for the complete story (or leads) that was in one of the "Teasure Lost" or Treasure mags of 30+ years ago. Anyone who has this article/story in one of the treasure mags, I'll be happy to purchase it at a reasonable cost.

Thanks to all for your searches,

TC-NM

[eagletrike103]

have you read "LOST TREASURES OF THE SANDIAS". NAMES THE FOUR MINES, APPROXIATE LOCATIONS, AND WARNINGS.....

[TC-NM]

No, never heard of it. Do you happen to have name of publication, publication date and author?

TC-NM

[desertmoons]

tc if you google it or parts of it you will find some of the info you seek. a blm map from i think 2003 may provide additional info.