Contribute Images

The photographs and figures shown on our Image Gallery and on the banner of our website highlight interesting geological features in New Mexico and adjacent regions. Others show NMGS members in the field or attending NMGS events. Many of these images were taken during our Annual Fall Field Conferences.

If you are an NMGS member and have a great image that you would like to see on our site, please contact us via the comments link below. We can display your name, copyright information, use restrictions, and links to other websites along with your image.

If you do send us an image, we'll need:

  • An image that is 1000 pixels wide (or wider)
  • An optional overlay image that is the same size as the image above with annotations explaining features
  • Image title
  • Caption (optional)
  • Your name
  • Copyright details (you implicitly give us permission to post your image by submitting it)
  • Image date or year (optional)
  • Use restrictions (if any)
  • Keywords (optional)
  • Description explaining the geological significance of the image (can include links)
  • Image location: (optional)
    • Lat/Long (decimal degrees) or UTM (you can also use a dynamic map to select the location)
    • Location description and/or directions

You can retain copyright for your images. We will not use your images for any other purpose without your permission, and you can request that your images be removed from our website at any time.