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Bureau of Geology News
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- Bureau of Geology receives $1,180,851 grant to fill knowledge gaps for San Juan Basin carbon sequestration
- Water Leaders Workshop brings together decision makers for collaboration and learning
- Dr. Nelia Dunbar ends tenure as director of the NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
- Bureau scientists in Antarctica uncover climate knowledge frozen in time
- 43rd New Mexico Mineral Symposium recap
- New Mexico climate change and water impact report receives top national honor
- New journal paper uncovers origins of Valles caldera eruptions
- NMBGMR director Dr. Nelia Dunbar to be honored for mentoring, outreach
- Permian Basin talent pool can lead in carbon capture and storage research and development
- Bureau of Geology hosts workshop to advance geothermal development in New Mexico
Also visit our research pages for details on our current and recent projects.
Figure by Luke Martin
December 20, 2023
Study will better characterize the San Juan Basin for future carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects.
Photo by Frank Sholedice
December 13, 2023
Legislators, state and federal resource management staff, and other stakeholders gather to share information and ideas.
December 13, 2023
Dr. Mike Timmons to take over as bureau director and state geologist
November 21, 2023
Bureau scientists study Antarctic volcano to better understand ice sheet behavior and potential climate change impacts
Photo by Cynthia Connolly
November 16, 2023
The annual symposium brings together mineral lovers from New Mexico, the Southwest, and around the globe.
October 25, 2023
Geologists’ association lauds publication that builds scientific foundation for mitigation efforts
Photo by Matt Zimmerer
October 24, 2023
A recent paper, coauthored by NMBGMR's Matt Zimmerer, examines the changes in magma storage conditions that preceded the caldera-forming eruption.
October 23, 2023
Dr. Nelia Dunbar, director of the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources and state geologist for New Mexico, will be honored as an outstanding role model and mentor for women who are or are considering becoming scientists and engineers.
University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology
October 3, 2023
Dr. Nelia Dunbar, state geologist and director of the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, co-authored an op-ed in the Albuquerque Journal with Dr. Tramaine Anderson-Silvas, vice president for instruction at Odessa College, highlighting how the energy production talent pool in the Permian Basin is poised to lead the next era of renewable energy.
Shari Kelley
October 2, 2023
Representatives from national laboratories, universities, the geothermal industry, and the New Mexico legislature gathered to identify barriers to and opportunities for geothermal development in New Mexico.