Annual Fall Field Conference

Albuquerque area
October 21-24, 2026

Call For Papers

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(Announcement)

The 76th Annual New Mexico Geological Society Fall Field Conference invites contributions of original research on the geology of the Albuquerque area, Sandia Mountains, southeastern Colorado Plateau, and Rio Grande rift. Manuscripts should be submitted as full papers that address topics relevant to the conference region and its broader geologic context. Mini-papers may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Important Dates:

• December 1, 2025: Email Intent to Submit (title, authors, and draft abstract) to the guidebook editors.
• December 19, 2025: Email verification of Intent to Submit sent from editors.
• February 16, 2026: Draft manuscripts due for peer review.
• March 23, 2026: Peer-reviewed manuscripts returned to authors.
• April 13, 2026: Peer review completed and reviews returned to editors.
• May 1, 2026: Final manuscripts, figures, and copyright clearances due.

Submission Instructions:

1. Send your Intent to Submit (title, list of authors, and draft abstract) by December 1, 2025 to:
   • Sean D. Connell – sean.connell@nmt.edu
   • Daniel J. Koning – dan.koning@nmt.edu
2. Manuscripts must present new results. Review, synthesis, or regional integration papers are also welcome.
3. Mini-papers (<2 pages) are encouraged for short, focused topics or observations tied to road logs; otherwise, they will be treated as short papers.
4. Draft manuscripts must follow NMGS formatting guidelines. Submissions not following these guidelines will be returned for correction before peer review. A detailed NMGS Style Guide will be posted online at a later date.
5. All manuscripts will undergo external peer review, with comments returned for revision.
6. Final manuscripts, including all figures and tables, must be submitted by May 1, 2026.

Please direct all communication regarding manuscript or mini-paper submissions to the guidebook editors listed above.

Future Conferences:

Widespread enthusiasm for the Fall Field Conferences has led to receipt of many proposals for future conferences. Therefore, the schedule of upcoming field conferences is now outlined for the next several years. The field conference venues and names of organizers are listed below. All members are encouraged to volunteer assistance to the organizers or to contribute to the guidebooks. If you live near or are involved with the geology in the vicinity of the future conference sites, please consider contacting one of the organizers.

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If you have an idea for a future field conference, please contact the President of the NMGS.

Photos From Past Fall Field Conferences

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