Description
Paul Parmentier presents a travelog-style description of a variety of sites in New Mexico having particular geologic interest. Each site is presented with general geologic background, accessibility information, landscape-attractiveness, and notes of historical significance. These descriptions help you make your own bucket list of NM geology sites for future exploration.
Paul Parmentier is a retired geologist/hydrogeologist who moved from California to New Mexico in 2000. He studied geology in Belgium and Japan and worked in geothermal and environmental geology for over 40 years. Upon retiring in Los Lunas, he started writing monthly short columns on geologic aspects of Valencia County for the local newspaper and is enthusiastic about sharing New Mexico geology with others.