One well-water sample per individual per year will be tested at cost providing that the well is located in New Mexico and information for our files can be obtained regarding location, depth to water, etc. Testing of additional samples is available at commercial laboratories or at the Bureau for a fee. Information on sampling and analyses, including a directory of commercial labs, is available on request. In addition to the water and rock sample analyses mentioned above, New Mexico citizens may also submit up to three clay samples per year for testing at cost by the clay testing lab. The Bureau also stocks a complete set of U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps at all scales for the entire state of New Mexico.
All publications are available for sale to the public.
Each year copies of the new publications are issued to state officials, libraries, and scientific organizations. Many New Mexicans, and most of the tourists visiting the state, are not concerned directly with technical geologic investigations but they do have a lively interest in our enchanting landscapes. They want to know how the canyons and mountains, the arroyos and mesas, and the volcanoes and desert playas were formed. The popular guides series Scenic Trips to the Geologic Past explain the geology of local areas and point out scenic and geologic wonders. The office also provides general information on the Bureau's public service and applied research activities.