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Image of the Day — Past Images

Each daily image highlights an interesting geologic story. Most images are from New Mexico, but some are from out-of-state projects that our staff are working on. If you have images you'd like to contribute, please contact us.


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There are 151 past images.

photograph of the Kelly Mine amongst greenery after monsoon rains.
A verdant view of the Kelly Mine
May 17, 2024
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photograph of a mesa near Sanostee, NM
Mesa near Sanostee
May 16, 2024
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photograph of Wind Mountain with a light dusting of snow
A lightly snow dusted Wind Mountain
May 15, 2024
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Ojito Wilderness
May 14, 2024
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leaves of a yucca are partially buried in white sand
White Sands yucca
May 13, 2024
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Chandelier Ballroom, Lechuguilla Cave
May 12, 2024
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Socorro Peak
Socorro Peak from the south
May 11, 2024
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Bisti Badlands
May 10, 2024
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New Mexico Geochronology Research Laboratory
May 9, 2024
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