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State Forester Laura McCarthy to Receive Earth Science Achievement Award from New Mexico Tech’s New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources

University of New Mexico Professor Emeritus Dr. Les McFadden to Receive Earth Science Achievement Award from New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources

Rare Earth and Critical Minerals in Carbon Ore: What is the potential in New Mexico?

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Sandia Granite and adjoining metamorphic rocks at southern Rincon Ridge

Geologic mapping in the Bell Mountain 7.5-minute quadrangle

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Ojo de Amado in the Quebradas

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Sandia Granite and adjoining metamorphic rocks at southern Rincon Ridge

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