The 35th Alpine Gem and Mineral Show will take place April 17–19 at the Alpine Civic Center, located at 801 … More
Category: Geology
Sul Ross geology program launching Geo Fest fundraiser after federal grant cuts impact field camp scholarships
The Sul Ross State University geology program is working to replace lost federal funding that previously supported student scholarships for … More
Sul Ross Geology Students Recover Alamosaurus Fossil in Big Bend National Park
Students from Sul Ross State University’s Geology program conducted field research in March within Big Bend National Park, where they … More
34th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Set for April in Alpine
Excitement is building for the 34th Annual Gem & Mineral Show, hosted by the Chihuahuan Desert Gem & Mineral Club … More
Mitre Peak: A Landmark of Natural Beauty in West Texas
Rising majestically to 6,190 feet above sea level, Mitre Peak is a striking geological feature located eleven miles southeast of Fort Davis in southeastern Jeff Davis … More
Exploring Geology: Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Learn about the volcanic origins of the Davis Mountains during the “Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains” sessions. These educational … More
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute Hosts Insightful Lecture
The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute recently featured Dr. Jesse Kelsch in their Roger Conant Distinguished Guest Lecturer Program. This event … More
Geology Expert to Speak at CDRI’s Conant Lecturer Program
The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (CDRI) is pleased to announce that Jesse Kelsch, PhD, an Assistant Professor at Sul Ross … More
Twin Earthquakes Shake Ojinaga, Chihuahua with Minimal Impact
According to reporting by Ojinaga Noticias, the municipality of Ojinaga in Chihuahua experienced two earthquakes in quick succession earlier this … More
Discover the Geologic Wonders of Big Bend Ranch State Park
C. D. Henry’s ‘Geology of Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas’ is a must-have guidebook for anyone visiting the largest … More