The Riley/Whale Back Mine Safeguard Project was located northwest of Silver City near the town of Gila, NM. The project consisted of safeguarding three adits - one at Riley and two at Whale Back.

The contractor was Smith Construction Company of Albuquerque, NM.

Year Completed: 1993
Cost: $1,920.00
Project Engineer: Robert Garcia
Project Manager: Randall Armijo