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U.S. Geological Survey activities in New Mexico 1995

Open-File Report 95-314
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr95314

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Abstract

The report provides an overview of the USGS in New Mexico, including activities of the Water Resources, Geologic, and National Mapping Divisions. Some USGS projects address hydrologic and geologic hazards, such as flood discharges, landslides, and land subsidence. Recent environmental assessments include participation in the Kirtland Air Force Base Installation Restoration Program, erosion on the Zuni Reservation, and ground-water contamination in eastern Bernalillo County. Water availability studies have focused on ground-water depletion in the Albuquerque Basin, recharge in the Roswell Basin, and the water resources of Taos County. Irrigation drainage in the San Juan River area and trace metals in a reach of the Rio Grande have been investigated. The National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) program has two study units partly located in New Mexico. Energy and mineral resource assess- ments include gas resources in the San Juan Basin and environmental impacts of mining in the Mimbres Resource Area. The USGS is studying the extent of suitable habitat for Mexican Spotted Owls. Also discussed are cartographic/thematic products and Geographical Information Systems; surface-water, ground-water, and water-quality data-collection net- works; and reports published from 1993 to 1995.

Suggested Citation

Livingston, R.K., 1995, U.S. Geological Survey activities in New Mexico 1995: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 95-314, 21 p. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr95314.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title U.S. Geological Survey activities in New Mexico 1995
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 95-314
DOI 10.3133/ofr95314
Year Published 1995
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey ; U.S.G.S. Earth Science Information Center, Open-File Reports Section [distributor],
Description 21 p. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
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