Phil Miller

I manage the GIS Services Program for the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources. I also assist in supervising the map production group within the Geologic Mapping Program and with prioritizing and creating the bureau’s geologic and other maps. I work closely with a broad cross section of the bureau’s field staff, capturing geologic data across the state. This is done, in part, by establishing digital and print standards for map production, maintaining the database of maps produced through NM STATEMAP, and developing new and innovative ways to store, display, and present our collection of maps to professional clients and the general public. I also facilitate the distribution of these geologic maps as PDFs and GIS files. Occasionally, I also participate in discussions of best practices and training in using Geographic Information Systems.

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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology — Bachelor of Science (BS), Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, 2006 – 2014

I studied the interrelationships that make up our physical world to understand the underpinnings of geology. I particularly, enjoyed the aspects of paleontology and caves and karst. All of this was done while working full time to afford myself the opportunity to complete my education goal.

Central New Mexico Community College — Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS), Computer Technology, Computer Graphics, and Animation, 1998 – 2002

I learned PC repair and upgrading, networking, and programming while completing a directed focus on the methods and processes for creating production quality computer graphics and animations. This included building models, creating textures, movement (inverse kinematic, reverse kinematic and coded), lighting, compositing, video and sound editing, and post production procedures.

GIS Services Progam Manager, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, June 2023 – Present

I oversee the production of Geographic Information System maps created by the principal Programs within the New Mexico Bureau of Geology. I utilize specialized computer systems and manage other staff, such as production coordinators/analysts, cartographers, and specialists. Assist the team's operations to review and establish map quality control with the Map Production Coordinators. Help plan, develop, and implement databases and applications and provide expertise with GIS modeling, data analysis, integration of overlays, tables, maps, and more. Communicate with scientists and production staff to collect all necessary data and information for each project to facilitate delegated map production. Other duties include maintaining equipment and researching and buying new equipment and GIS software.

Will assist in New Mexico Tech-wide implementation of GIS software for administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Working with ITC to distribute licenses to NMT office and lab computers. Administer the ESRI four-university consortium as the primary administrator facilitating the purchase and distribution of software licenses, and support the other three universities in the consortium as needed.

Map Production Coordinator, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, October 2011 – June 2023

Manage the development of geologic maps for the mapping group. Assist in coordinating the mapping staff on simultaneous mapping efforts. Maintain and develop digital and print standards for map production. Maintain a database of the maps produced through STATEMAP. Develop new and innovative ways to store, display, and present our collection of maps to professional clients and the general public.

GIS Instructor, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, August 2014 – May 2023

Create a learning environment for Introduction to Geographic Information Systems classes: ENVS412, ERTH412, and GEOL512. Introduce and explore the topics of Datum and Projection, data management, file types, data types, file structure, data creation and editing, digitizing, and basic analytic procedures. This is all done to set a solid foundation for the students to be able to use, and begin to excel in their professional endeavors.

Cartographer II, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, September 2008 – October 2011

Create graphics that conform to a production standard and are ready for publication in: New Mexico Geology, Earth Matters, and other various scientific, general interest, and outreach publications. Materials produced include maps, charts, and figures.

• ArcGIS
• Global Mapper
• Adobe Creative Suite
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Dreamweaver
  • Acrobat Pro
  • Premiere
  • Encore
  • Audition
• Production and Coordination
  • Map
  • Graphics
  • Video
  • Audio
• Graphic Design and Layout
• Technical Writing
• Computer Animation
  • Lightwave
  • Maya
  • 3D Studio Max

• New Mexico Geological Society
• GIS Colorado
• New Mexico Geospatial Advisory Committee

1. Love, David W.; Gillam, Mary L. ; Benson, Larry V. ; Friedman, Richard ; Miller, Phil; Vincent, Kirk R., 2011, Geomorphology, hydrology, and alluvial stratigraphy in lower Chaco Canyon do not support the possible existence of prehistoric sand-dammed ephemeral lakes, New Mexico Geology, v. 33, n. 4, pp. 107-123.
2. McCraw, D. J.; Miller, P. L.; and Timmons, J. M., 2012, Cartographic design and production procedures for New Mexico open-file geologic maps: Combining GIS-compiled vector data, point data, and raster mashups into aesthetic, useful maps: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, vol. 44, no. 6, p. 11.
3. Rienhart, Alex; Love, David W.; Miller, Phil, 2014, Geologic Map of the Black Butte 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Socorro and Valencia Counties, New Mexico, OF-GM 235, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, scale 1:24,000.
4. Allen, Bruce D.; Timmons, J. Michael; Luther, Amy L.; Miller, Phil; Love, David W., 2014, Geologic Map of the Cerro Montoso 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Socorro County, New Mexico, OF-GM 238, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resource, scale 1:24,000.
5. Aby, Scott J.; Timmons, J. Michael; Miller, Phil L., 2016, Geologic Map of the El Vado 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, OF-GM 257, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, scale 1:24,000
6. Sadler, Tracy E.; Richardson, Clinton P.; Miller, Phil L., 2019, Evaluating Watershed Vulnerability Using Expert Testimony, Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process and GIS for Bernalillo County, New Mexico, New Mexico Tech thesis
7. Sadler, Tracy E.; Richardson, Clinton P.; Miller, Phillip, 2019, Evaluating Watershed Vulnerability in Bernalillo County, New Mexico Using Expert Testimony, Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process and GIS, Journal of Water Resource and Protection
8. Kelley, Shari A.; Goff, Fraser; Miller, Phil L.; Sawyer, David A.; Koning, Daniel J.; Thompson, Ren A.; Smith, Gary A.; Minor, Scott A.; Kellog, Karl S.; Read, Adam S.; Askin, Tyler; Zimmerer, Matthew J.; Jochems, Andrew P., 2022 Geologic Map of the Los Alamos 30 x 60-Minute Quadrangle, 1:24,000 Scale Compilation of the Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Sandoval Counties, New Mexico, Open-File Geologic Map 298, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, 1:24,000
9. Hobbs, Kevin M.; Pearthree, Kristin S., Jochems, Andrew P.; Miller, Phil L., and Kumah, Faustin N., 2023, Study to Address Erosion and Sedimentation in the Cañon Largo Watershed on the Jicarilla Apache Nation, Rio Arriba and Sandoval Counties, New Mexico, Open-File Report, OFR-620, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
10. Miller, Phil L.; Kumah, Faustin N.; Hobbs, Kevin M.; Pearthree, Kristin S.; Jochems, Andrew P., 2023, Erosion and Sedimentation Hazard Map of the Cañon Largo Watershed on the Jicarilla Apache Nation, Rio Arriba and Sandoval Counties, New Mexico, Open-File Report, OFR-620, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources

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