Recent Publications

Water Resources of the Middle Rio Grande —San Acacia to Elephant Butte Decision-Makers Field Guide 2007

Edited by L. Greer Price, Peggy S. Johnson, and Douglas Bland

There is no subject of greater interest to New Mexicans than water—where we get it, how we use it, and how it is managed. This volume provides a broad overview of issues related to water resources on the Middle Rio Grande. But this timely collection of 25 articles addresses critical issues of statewide importance, including: surface water management and infrastructure; the physical, biological, and historical framework; the legal challenges that lie ahead; agricultural-to-urban water transfers; opportunities for long-term bosque preservation; and forging a stustainable water policy for the Middle Rio Grande. 140 pages with full color photographs, maps, illustrations, diagrams, and tables throughout.
ISBN 978-1-883905-24-8 $15.00

Earth Matters summer 2007

This publication is a semi-annual newsletter that is distributed free-of-charge to New Mexicans interested in the state’s water, landscapes, and earth resources (back issues are available for free download as well). Each issue contains an informative article about an earth science topic of importance to our state,along with NM Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources (Bureau) news and highlighted current or upcoming publications. We want this newsletter, along with our informative Web site, to stimulate your interest in what the Bureau does, and increase our interactions with people and agencies throughout the state. Our 60 employees, including 38 scientists, are eager to participate in earth science studies, collaborate in outreach activities, and respond to service requests from the New Mexico public. We look forward to putting our 73 years of experience to work serving your needs.

Earth Matters winter 2007

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