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Bureau of Geology News
Contents
- NMSTA K-12 teacher tour to Nacimiento copper mine
- New Mexico Water Leaders Workshop provides education and connection in the Rio Chama watershed
- Geothermal energy workshop hosted by the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
- Albuquerque Journal features Dr. Shari Kelley’s geothermal expertise
- Emeritus Professor William Seager to receive Earth Science Achievement Award
- New Bureau of Geology paper examines New Mexico’s volcanic past and related hazards
- In memoriam – Dr. Charles E. “Chuck” Chapin
- New Mexico Tech geologists participate in NSF-funded field trip to broaden participation in geoscience
- Bureau researchers and students win honors at Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration annual meeting
- New Mexico Water Leaders workshop aims to educate decision-makers, build connections
Also visit our research pages for details on our current and recent projects.
May 31, 2024
Dr. Virginia McLemore leads NMSTA K-12 teacher tour to Nacimiento copper mine
Photo by Frank Sholedice
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.
Photo by Trace Kliphuis
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.
April 29, 2024
Podcast and article highlight New Mexico's geothermal resources and the Bureau of Geology’s geothermal research program.
April 10, 2024
A lifetime of research dedicated to investigating the geology of southern New Mexico recognized by NM Bureau of Geology
April 5, 2024
Bureau scientists determined ages of nearly all the volcanic eruptions in the state during the past 500,000 years.
March 19, 2024
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.
March 19, 2024
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.
March 8, 2024
NMBGMR researchers and students receive awards for posters and papers.
Photo by Emily Geery
Elephant Butte, NM
January 23, 2024
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.