About Us
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About Us
About Us
We are a research and service division of:
Established by legislation in 1927, the New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources is a research and service division of the
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NM Tech)
. We are a non-regulatory agency that serves as the
geological survey
for the
State of New Mexico
. Through our
offices
,
publications
, and this website, our
staff
serves the diverse population of our state. From elementary students to research and industry scientists, there is something at the Bureau of Geology for everyone who has ever wondered about the exceptional geology of New Mexico.
In 2001, we
changed our name
from the New Mexico Bureau of
Mines & Mineral Resources to better reflect the evolving needs of our
state and our role as New Mexico's geological survey.
Our Mission
We serve the citizens of New Mexico with these main
goals:
Conduct
research
and interact with State and Federal agencies and
industry to facilitate prudent exploitation of the state's geological
resources.
Distribute
accurate information
to scientists,
decision makers
, and
the New Mexico public regarding the state's geologic infrastructure,
mineral and energy resources
, and
geohydrology
(including water quantity
and quality).
Create accurate, up-to-date
maps
of the state's
geology and resource potential.
Provide timely information on potential
geologic hazards
, including
earthquakes, volcanic events, soils-and subsidence-related problems,
and flooding.
Act as a
repository
for cores, well cuttings and a wide variety of
geological data. Provide convenient physical and internet access for
New Mexicans to such resources.
Provide
public education and outreach
through college teaching and
advising, a
Mineral Museum
, and teacher- and student-training programs.
Our staff serve on a number of
boards and commissions
within the state and the region concerned with various geoscience-related issues.
Announcements
Airborne / helicopter surveys in northern Tularosa Basin region February - April 2026
We are actively seeking manuscripts for publication
Visit our
Photo & Document Archive
News
State Forester Laura McCarthy to Receive Earth Science Achievement Award from New Mexico Tech’s New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
Emeritus Environmental Geologist David W. Love to Receive Earth Science Achievement Award from New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
New Mexico Water Data Initiative Recognized in “50 States, 50 Breakthroughs” Showcase
Postcards from the Field
AEM Surveys in southern New Mexico
Several million-year-old, alluvial fan deposits near Hillsboro
Image of the Day
(click for more details)
Guadalupe Mountain Cross Section
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Announcements
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Airborne / helicopter surveys in northern Tularosa Basin region February - April 2026
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About Us
We are a research and service division of:
Established by legislation in 1927, the New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources is a research and service division of the
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NM Tech)
. We are a non-regulatory agency that serves as the
geological survey
for the
State of New Mexico
. Through our
offices
,
publications
, and this website, our
staff
serves the diverse population of our state. From elementary students to research and industry scientists, there is something at the Bureau of Geology for everyone who has ever wondered about the exceptional geology of New Mexico.
In 2001, we
changed our name
from the New Mexico Bureau of
Mines & Mineral Resources to better reflect the evolving needs of our
state and our role as New Mexico's geological survey.
Our Mission
We serve the citizens of New Mexico with these main
goals:
Conduct
research
and interact with State and Federal agencies and
industry to facilitate prudent exploitation of the state's geological
resources.
Distribute
accurate information
to scientists,
decision makers
, and
the New Mexico public regarding the state's geologic infrastructure,
mineral and energy resources
, and
geohydrology
(including water quantity
and quality).
Create accurate, up-to-date
maps
of the state's
geology and resource potential.
Provide timely information on potential
geologic hazards
, including
earthquakes, volcanic events, soils-and subsidence-related problems,
and flooding.
Act as a
repository
for cores, well cuttings and a wide variety of
geological data. Provide convenient physical and internet access for
New Mexicans to such resources.
Provide
public education and outreach
through college teaching and
advising, a
Mineral Museum
, and teacher- and student-training programs.
Our staff serve on a number of
boards and commissions
within the state and the region concerned with various geoscience-related issues.
Announcements
Airborne / helicopter surveys in northern Tularosa Basin region February - April 2026
We are actively seeking manuscripts for publication
Visit our
Photo & Document Archive
News
State Forester Laura McCarthy to Receive Earth Science Achievement Award from New Mexico Tech’s New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
Emeritus Environmental Geologist David W. Love to Receive Earth Science Achievement Award from New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
New Mexico Water Data Initiative Recognized in “50 States, 50 Breakthroughs” Showcase
Postcards from the Field
AEM Surveys in southern New Mexico
Several million-year-old, alluvial fan deposits near Hillsboro
Image of the Day
(click for more details)
Guadalupe Mountain Cross Section
×
Announcements
(see all)
Airborne / helicopter surveys in northern Tularosa Basin region February - April 2026
(click anywhere in this window to close it)