Tag: Tecopa Mines

  • Heard Around Town: Water is Life

    Heard Around Town: Water is Life

    False spring has arrived in Tecopa. February’s warmth has set the frogs singing in the hot springs district, while green shoots push through the burn-scarred meadow surrounding Borehole Spring—a testament to nature’s resilience. A meeting will be held at the Tecopa Community Center on March 2, 5pm, to discuss the Center for Biological Diversity’s lawsuit…

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  • Discovering Tecopa’s Mining Heritage

    Discovering Tecopa’s Mining Heritage

    Nestled in the arid landscape of Southern California’s Mojave Desert, Tecopa holds a rich history deeply rooted in mining. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this small desert town emerged as a vital hub for extracting silver, lead, and zinc. The discovery of abundant ore deposits in the surrounding mountains sparked a mining…

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