New Mexico Earth Matters
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Vol. 24, No. 2, Summer 2024 5.89 MB
New Mexico Earth Matters is our free, semi-annual newsletter, written for New Mexicans interested in our state's water, landscapes, and earth resources. In each issue, we'll take a deeper look at an earth science topic that's important to New Mexico. [more details]
In the Latest Issue:
Smithsonite—Think Zinc Ore and More
— John Rakovan
— John Rakovan
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Smithsonite is one of the most beautiful and internationally recognized minerals from New Mexico. Mineral museums around the world seek out New Mexico smithsonite samples to display to their visitors. The mineral occurs in at least 25 mining districts in the state, and historically was an important primary zinc ore in several of New Mexico’s largest and most significant zinc deposits, including the Magdalena and Fierro-Hanover mining districts.
Also in this issue—Bureau News:
- Dr. Charles E. “Chuck” Chapin (1933–2024)
- Seager and Wirth receive Earth Science Achievement Awards
- Legislative funding increases for hydrogeology and geothermal research
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