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New Mexico Bureau of Geology Joins Intermountain West State Geological Surveys in a Cooperative Charter Agreement to Share Research and Resources
October 31, 2024

The agreement will leverage resources to advance the understanding of the complex and varied geology of the Intermountain West region of the United States.

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New Mexico Bureau of Geology Receives More than $3.6M in Grants to Fund New Instruments, Water Resource Projects, and Geologic Mapping
October 29, 2024

Funding from state and federal government agencies will allow the bureau to continue its impactful research and service in New Mexico and beyond.

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The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources Geologic Mapping Program has Published Fiscal Year 2022 STATEMAP funded Geologic Maps.
September 25, 2024

The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources Geologic Mapping Program has Published Fiscal Year 2022 STATEMAP funded Geologic Maps; except for one that will be released shortly.

This year's publications include:

  • Nine new 7.5-Minute Quadrangles,
  • Three new 15-minute Quadrangles,
  • A 1:250,000 scale structural Contour Map,
  • And Six Geologic maps, converted to the GeMS Data Model!


You can find all of these maps and more on our publications page!

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Bureau of Geology Represented on National Volcanic Hazards Committee
September 9, 2024

Dr. Nelia Dunbar appointed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to serve on the national committee

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ThermoCon 2024 advances worldwide study of critical minerals and hydrothermal geochemistry
July 9, 2024

A group of attendees from across the globe gathered to form a community across disciplines to advance cutting-edge science on critical minerals and hydrothermal geochemistry.

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New Mexico Water Leaders Workshop provides education and connection in the Rio Chama watershed
Ghost Ranch, New Mexico
May 30, 2024

The 2024 workshop brought together over 100 legislators, leaders, and decision makers for three days of learning and collaboration.

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Geothermal energy workshop hosted by the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
May 2, 2024

Workshop designed to accelerate geothermal development in New Mexico, bringing together representatives from national labs, universities, state agencies, the geothermal and utility industries, and the New Mexico legislature.

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Albuquerque Journal features Dr. Shari Kelley’s geothermal expertise
April 29, 2024

Podcast and article highlight New Mexico's geothermal resources and the Bureau of Geology’s geothermal research program.

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Emeritus Professor William Seager to receive Earth Science Achievement Award
April 10, 2024

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

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