New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources

Image of the Day — Past Images

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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.

There are 151 past images.

photograph — Rio Chama Cliffs

Jul 31, 2025
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photograph — Slickenlines on Dakota sandtone

Jul 30, 2025
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Full-sized version of banner image — Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

Jul 28, 2025
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Full-sized version of banner image — The Great Unconformity Beneath Guadalupe and Mosca Peaks

Jul 27, 2025
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Full-sized version of banner image — Socorro Peak

Jul 26, 2025
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Full-sized version of banner image — Drone imagery from Bureau scientist, Matt Zimmerer, selected as finalist for 2018 NSF Vizzies

Jun 22, 2025
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photograph — San Andreas outcrop Sacramento Mountains

Jun 21, 2025
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Full-sized version of banner image — Hoodoos in Ojito Wilderness

Jun 20, 2025
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Full-sized version of banner image — Northern Sandia Mountains

Jun 19, 2025
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