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Matson, Braunstein Awards Are Announced for Dallas

The winners will receive their awards at the opening ceremony of next year's annual meeting in Calgary.

Added on 01 June, 2004

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Who Are You Getting in Bed With?

Independent geologists need to generate good ideas — but good ideas go only so far.

Added on 01 June, 2004

Explorer Article

Smiles, Program Shine in Dallas

While the numbers attending may have been mildly below projections, the mood and the technical aspects of the AAPG Annual Meeting in Dallas exceeded expectations.

Added on 01 June, 2004

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

An Overview of the Tucumcari Basin

The Tucumcari, Estancia, Carrizozo and Vaughn basins are all in northeast and central New Mexico and all share a similar geology.

Added on 01 June, 2004

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Elevator Sub-Basins Draw Interest

An exciting exploration play — based on a new interpretation and good ol' geologic detective work -- is gathering momentum in the Tucumcari Basin of eastern New Mexico.

Added on 01 June, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Reservoir Modeled From Outcrop

There's nothing closer to a rockhound's heart than the historically edifying field trip, where legions of geologists spend days scurrying up and down the outcrop with rock hammer, hand lens and notebook in hand.

Added on 01 June, 2004

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Rock Detective Scholle: Loves A Good Mystery

'I quickly got caught up in geology — it appeals to the side of me that loves mystery stories,' he said. 'Geology is basically solving mysteries, except there is even less evidence than most detectives get. Petrography in particular is all about looking at little clues to put together to figure out whodunit.'

Added on 01 May, 2004