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2020

Issue: 46 — The Fascinating Rocks of NM

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New Mexico is known as the “Land of Enchantment” for good reason. Stunning formations dot the state, presenting travelers with excellent places to visit. In this edition of Lite Geology, we investigate fascinating geology from around New Mexico. We start our journey in the southeast at the Permian Basin Capitan Reef, then head over to Carlsbad, to discover how Carlsbad Caverns formed. We then travel north to the Cretaceous /Tertiary (K/T) boundary, near Raton—stopping for lunch at Steamboat Butte. We’ll also discuss “Rockiology,” a Citizen Science project in which you and your students can participate. Next, we’ll visit the Jemez Mountains, Valles Caldera complex and for our final destination, we’ll examine the remnants of a volcanic neck at Ship Rock. Our “Through the Handlens” interview features Dr. Kate Zeigler, who discusses her work as a state-wide consulting geologist. Buckle up and get ready for a geologic tour of New Mexico’s fabulous landscapes!

The Captain Reef Complex of New Mexico and West Texas, pp. 2-3
— Kelsey McNamara

Deep Thoughts about Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico!!, pp. 4-4
— Talon Newton

K/T Boundary Report, pp. 5-5
— Marissa Fichera

Steamboat Butte Lunch Break Lesson Plan: Edible Angular Unconformity, pp. 6-7
— Cynthia Connolly

Rockiology: Citizen Science for you and Me!, pp. 8-8
— Kaarin Goncz

The World-Renowned Rocks of the Valles Caldera, Jemez Mountains, New Mexico, pp. 9-10
— Shari Kelley

Ship Rock: The Mountain of Northwest New Mexico, pp. 11-12
— Dan Koning

Through the Hand Lens: with Dr. Kate Zeigler, pp. 13-13
— Kate Zeigler