Bureau of Geology News
Contents
- In memoriam – Dr. Charles E. “Chuck” Chapin
- New Mexico Tech geologists participate in NSF-funded field trip to broaden participation in geoscience
- Bureau researchers and students win honors at Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration annual meeting
- Magnitude 4.49 Earthquake near Atoka on 02/23/2024
- New Mexico Water Leaders workshop aims to educate decision-makers, build connections
- Bureau of Geology receives $1,180,851 grant to fill knowledge gaps for San Juan Basin carbon sequestration
- Water Leaders Workshop brings together decision makers for collaboration and learning
- Dr. Nelia Dunbar ends tenure as director of the NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
- Bureau scientists in Antarctica uncover climate knowledge frozen in time
- 43rd New Mexico Mineral Symposium recap
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In memoriam – Dr. Charles E. “Chuck” Chapin
March 19, 2024
Chuck Chapin, who directed the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources from 1990–1999, passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on March 14, 2024. He was 91.
New Mexico Tech geologists participate in NSF-funded field trip to broaden participation in geoscience
March 19, 2024
New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources researchers Bill McIntosh and Nelia Dunbar, along with Earth and Environmental Science Department faculty member Veronica Prush and Ph.D. student Kyle Gallant joined University of Houston and Wharton County Junior College faculty and students in January 2024 to introduce them to the fascinating volcanic and structural geology of southwestern New Mexico.
Bureau researchers and students win honors at Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration annual meeting
March 8, 2024
NMBGMR researchers and students receive awards for posters and papers.
Magnitude 4.49 Earthquake near Atoka on 02/23/2024
Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad, NM
February 23, 2024
On February 23, 2024, around 9:47:07 AM UTC time, a magnitude 4.49 earthquake occurred near Atoka, NM, followed by seven earthquakes in a span of few hours. The event was recorded on seismometers operated by the New Mexico Tech Seismological Observatory.
New Mexico Water Leaders workshop aims to educate decision-makers, build connections
Elephant Butte, NM
Elephant Butte, NM
January 23, 2024
Nearly 100 decision-makers and other state water leaders attended the 2023 New Mexico Water Leaders workshop in early December, an annual event designed to create awareness around water issues impacting the state.
Bureau of Geology receives $1,180,851 grant to fill knowledge gaps for San Juan Basin carbon sequestration
December 20, 2023
Study will better characterize the San Juan Basin for future carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects.
Water Leaders Workshop brings together decision makers for collaboration and learning
December 13, 2023
Legislators, state and federal resource management staff, and other stakeholders gather to share information and ideas.
Dr. Nelia Dunbar ends tenure as director of the NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
December 13, 2023
Dr. Mike Timmons to take over as bureau director and state geologist
Bureau scientists in Antarctica uncover climate knowledge frozen in time
November 21, 2023
Bureau scientists study Antarctic volcano to better understand ice sheet behavior and potential climate change impacts
43rd New Mexico Mineral Symposium recap
November 16, 2023
The annual symposium brings together mineral lovers from New Mexico, the Southwest, and around the globe.