Andy Jochems

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.

• 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

• 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

• Fluvial and tectonic geomorphology of the Colorado Plateau and southern Rockies
• Cenozoic geology of the southern Rio Grande rift
• Quaternary faulting in New Mexico

• American Geophysical Union (2010-present)
• Geological Society of America (2012-present)
• New Mexico Geological Society (2011-present)