Bureau of Geology News

A lifetime of research dedicated to investigating the geology of southern New Mexico recognized by NM Bureau of Geology

Bureau scientists determined ages of nearly all the volcanic eruptions in the state during the past 500,000 years.

Chuck Chapin, who directed the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources from 1990–1999, passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on March 14, 2024. He was 91.

New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources researchers Bill McIntosh and Nelia Dunbar, along with Earth and Environmental Science Department faculty member Veronica Prush and Ph.D. student Kyle Gallant joined University of Houston and Wharton County Junior College faculty and students in January 2024 to introduce them to the fascinating volcanic and structural geology of southwestern New Mexico.

NMBGMR researchers and students receive awards for posters and papers.

On February 23, 2024, around 9:47:07 AM UTC time, a magnitude 4.49 earthquake occurred near Atoka, NM, followed by seven earthquakes in a span of few hours. The event was recorded on seismometers operated by the New Mexico Tech Seismological Observatory.

Nearly 100 decision-makers and other state water leaders attended the 2023 New Mexico Water Leaders workshop in early December, an annual event designed to create awareness around water issues impacting the state.

Study will better characterize the San Juan Basin for future carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects.

Legislators, state and federal resource management staff, and other stakeholders gather to share information and ideas.

Dr. Mike Timmons to take over as bureau director and state geologist