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Image of the Day — Past Images

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.


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There are 151 past images.

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View along sandstone bluffs in El Malpais National Monument
Oct 2, 2025
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Cathodoluminescence image of intrasectoral zoning in apatite.
Oct 1, 2025
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photograph of the Kelly Mine amongst greenery after monsoon rains.
A verdant view of the Kelly Mine
Sep 30, 2025
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photograph of a mesa near Sanostee, NM
Mesa near Sanostee
Sep 29, 2025
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photograph of Wind Mountain with a light dusting of snow
A lightly snow dusted Wind Mountain
Sep 28, 2025
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Ojito Wilderness
Sep 27, 2025
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leaves of a yucca are partially buried in white sand
White Sands yucca
Sep 26, 2025
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Chandelier Ballroom, Lechuguilla Cave
Sep 25, 2025
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Socorro Peak
Socorro Peak from the south
Sep 24, 2025
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