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New Mexico Minerals clockwise from upper left : pyrolusite; halite; malachite pseudomorph; magnetite

The New Mexico Mineral Symposium provides a forum for both professionals and amateurs interested in mineralogy. The meeting allows all to share their cumulative knowledge of mineral occurrences and provides stimulus for mineralogical studies and new mineral discoveries. In addition, the informal atmosphere allows for intimate discussions among all interested in mineralogy and associated fields.

This year's symposium will consist of a day and a half of formal papers presented in 30-minute time blocks. Papers will focus on mineral occurrences from New Mexico and adjacent states, as well as Mexico. A few selected papers may be presented from other parts of the world. An informal pre-symposium social and tailgating session will be held at local motels beginning on Friday, November 7, 2008 and will last through the weekend. No formal field trips are planned.

A silent auction, sponsored by the Albuquerque Gem and Mineral Club for the benefit of the Mineral Museum, will be held on Sunday afternoon, November 9. The auction will be open to the public and all interested may buy or sell. All sellers are asked to donate $20 per table to the club. More information will be available at the symposium.

Free Pdf downloads are available of the previous 28th Annual New Mexico Mineral Symposium abstracts (for Adobe Acrobat 6.0 and later) 457 Kb

Bob Eveleth reminds you to join us for the Mineral Symposium, held the 2nd weekend of every November. This year will mark the 29th Annual Symposium.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Papers on mineral occurrences in New Mexico and adjacent states (including Mexico) are invited for 30-minute presentations. All papers on the history of collecting, geology, and geochemistry of mineral occurrences, new mineral localities, and mineralogical research will be considered.

Titles of papers must be submitted by July 15, 2008, to be included in the final announcement and program. Abstracts must be submitted no later than September 15, 2008. Abstracts can be no longer than 1,000 words. Electronic submissions are encouraged, via e-mail or on standard electronic storage media (floppy disk, CD-ROM, DVD, or zip-disk). Hard copy versions are also accepted if sent in a timely manner. Please submit titles and abstracts to:

Dr. Virgil W. Lueth
New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
New Mexico Tech
801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM 87801
vwlueth@nmt.edu

The general registration fee for the symposium is $30.00, the fee for seniors over 55 is $25.00, and the fee for students is $15.00 (with student ID). Registration includes a copy of the abstracts, two continental breakfasts, and coffee breaks. A cocktail hour and dinner will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008. A cash bar will be available. The cost for the dinner is $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for children (2–12 years old). An auction to benefit the symposium will conclude the evening's activities.

To download the early registration form: Registration form Pdf (788 kb)

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