New Mexico
Geological Society
We connect geoscientists, students, educators, and earth-science enthusiasts through scientific meetings, field conferences, publications, scholarships, and shared discovery across New Mexico and beyond.
Twice a Year, Across New Mexico
NMGS brings researchers, professionals, educators, students, and enthusiasts together to present new work, exchange ideas, and experience the geology of New Mexico and surrounding regions.
Spring · Socorro, NM
Spring Meeting
Each spring, the NMGS community gathers in Socorro for geoscience presentations spanning geology, hydrology, geophysics, paleontology, mineral resources, and related fields. Students are encouraged to present their work, submit abstracts, and connect with researchers and professionals from across the region.
Fall · Field-Based · Since 1950
Fall Field Conference
Since 1950, the Fall Field Conference has taken participants into a different part of New Mexico or a neighboring region for field-based learning, discussion, and professional connection. Each conference is accompanied by a detailed guidebook featuring regional road logs and peer-reviewed research.
Supporting New Mexico Geoscience
The NMGS Foundation funds the science and the scientists.
Since 2003, the NMGS Foundation has sustained the Society’s work and supported the next generation of New Mexico geoscientists through scholarships, grants, and research funding.
Non-Profit · Est. 2003
NMGS Foundation
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to protect NMGS’s non-profit status, manage long-term assets, and fund the Society’s mission. Foundation revenue provides roughly $70,000 annually to support the Spring Meeting, Fall Field Conference, and student grants-in-aid.
For New Mexico Geoscience Students
Scholarships & Awards
NMGS supports geoscience students through scholarships, awards, discounts, and subsidies exceeding $50,000 per year, funded through the NMGS Foundation endowment. Awards are presented at the Spring Meeting and Fall Field Conference.
Scholarships & Awards
More than $50,000 in annual support for New Mexico geoscience students.
Support comes through scholarships, research grants, awards, publication discounts, and conference assistance. Explore competitive and department-nominated opportunities, review eligibility and deadlines, and apply when the next cycle opens.
Scholarships & Awards
Join a community shaped by New Mexico’s landscape and research.
Members can participate in the Fall Field Conference, receive publication discounts during the annual Spring Sale, and help sustain NMGS research, publications, events, and student programs.
- Active Membership
- Lifetime Membership
- Free Student Membership with valid student ID
The Publication Archive
Decades of New Mexico geoscience, freely searchable.
The nationally recognized NMGS archive documents the geology of the region through field conference guidebooks, peer-reviewed papers, maps, special publications, abstracts, and supporting data. Search by topic, author, year, or region.
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Fall Field Conference Guidebooks
Browse more than 75 volumes covering field areas across New Mexico and neighboring states. Guidebooks combine regional research with detailed road logs created for each annual conference.
Browse Guidebooks
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Free Technical Papers
Search and download individual peer-reviewed papers from the NMGS guidebook archive. Public access is free, making decades of regional geoscience research easier to discover and use.
Search Free Papers
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Maps & Special Publications
Explore geologic maps, regional studies, bibliographies, historical resources, data repositories, and special publications produced or distributed by NMGS.
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Note — Individual peer-reviewed papers are available as free downloads. Full road logs, mini-papers, and selected guidebook materials may remain available only in print.
Latest Guidebooks
The most recent Fall Field Conference volumes.
Our Mission
Founded in 1947 to advance the study of New Mexico geology.
NMGS was created by New Mexico geologists to promote interest in geology and related sciences, foster research and publication, and encourage cooperation across the geoscience community.
Today, the Society continues that work through annual events, an expanding publication archive, student support, professional collaboration, and opportunities to experience New Mexico geology firsthand.
NMGS’s work is made possible in part by the NMGS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds our scholarships, conferences, and research support.
News & Events
Stay current with the Society.
Feb 18, 2026
2026 Spring Meeting abstract submissions are now open
Present your research in Socorro this April. Student and professional abstracts are welcome across all geoscience disciplines.
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Jan 30, 2026
Grant Turner Memorial scholarship deadline approaches
Applications for the 2026 student research grant cycle close March 15. Review eligibility and required materials before applying.
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Jan 12, 2026
Guidebook 76 now available in the publication store
The latest Fall Field Conference guidebook documents new road logs and peer-reviewed research from northern New Mexico.
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Join the Society
Help advance the study of New Mexico geology.
Attend a conference, explore decades of published research, apply for student support, or become a member and help sustain the work of the Society.