
Andy Jochems
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New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
801 Leroy Place
Socorro NM 87801-4796
575-835-6213
(575) 835-6333 fax
Andy Jochems is a field geologist with the Geologic Mapping Program at the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources. His primary responsibilities include mapping and preparing ArcGIS geodatabases for 1:24,000-scale geologic maps of STATEMAP quadrangles. His mapping in south-central New Mexico focuses on late Cenozoic basin-fill of the Rio Grande rift as well as Eocene-Oligocene volcanics and Paleozoic stratigraphy. Andy conducts research related to his mapping projects, particularly on basin-fill architecture and late Pleistocene- Holocene deposits.
In 2017, Andy was named co-chair of New Mexico Geological Society publications, a position that involves helping with annual meetings and coordinating future publications to be released by the Society. He also serves on the Lite Geology board and writes technology/science movie reviews for this biannual publication.
(See Curriculum Vitae)
Education
- M.S. Geology | 2013, Utah State University, Logan, UT
Thesis: Formation, deformation, and incision of Colorado River terraces upstream of Moab, Utah
Advisor: Dr. Joel L. Pederson - B.S. Environmental Science | 2011, summa cum laude, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Senior Thesis: Mixing between an alpine river and hydrothermal springs: Controls on water quality and solute loading in the Jemez River, Jemez Mountains, NM
Advisor: Dr. Laura J. Crossey
Work History
- Field Geologist | 2013 - Present
New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, Socorro, NM- Producing 1:24,000 geologic maps for STATEMAP
- Managing NM Quaternary faults and folds database (with USGS)
- Managing Sedimentary/Soils Lab
- Conducting geochronologic and paleoclimate research on Neogene-Quaternary rift basin-fill
- Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant | 2011 - 2013
Utah State University, Logan, UT - Student Technical Specialist | 2010 - 2011
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM - Contractor Technician | 2008 - 2010
U.S. Geological Survey, Albuquerque, NM
Research Interests
- Fluvial and tectonic geomorphology of the Colorado Plateau and southern Rockies
- Cenozoic geology of the southern Rio Grande rift
- Quaternary faulting in New Mexico
Professional Memberships
- American Geophysical Union (2010-present)
- Geological Society of America (2012-present)
- New Mexico Geological Society (2011-present)