March 15, 2023
The New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources' Mineral Museum was recently the subject of a piece in New Mexico Magazine. Managing Editor Kate Nelson spoke with Kelsey McNamara, mineral museum curator, and Nelia Dunbar, state geologist and Bureau director, about our “rock-solid collection” of minerals from New Mexico and around the world, as well as other museum treasures. The article also gives recommendations for exploring the New Mexico Tech campus and the surrounding area. For 100 years, New Mexico Magazine has documented the arts, culture, people, and places of the Land of Enchantment, and we’re thrilled they have highlighted our Mineral Museum. Read the full article here.