[Rockhounds] New Mexico / Colorado trip suggestions?

[Tom Corson]

Hi all,

I'm thinking of going up to Leadville, CO for the upcoming FM mineral
symposium in a few weeks.

My route will be basically:

Tucson - Show Low - Holbrook - Gallup - Albuquerque - Santa Fe - Alamosa -
Leadville.

Any suggestions on collecting spots along the way would be most appreciated.

Also, I've always wanted to collect Colorado Amazonite. Are there any sites
which are still accessible and worthwhile (not under active claim or in
someone's back yard)?

Thanks in advance....

Regards,
Tom Corson