Geological Insights & Event News

Features John Lorenz and Scott Cooper from Fracture Studies LLC presenting on natural fracture systems in low-permeability sandstones across four Rocky Mountain basins. President Sabina Kraushaar shares inspiring John McPhee quote about geological terminology. September meeting photos with Richard Goldfarb included. Extensive 2020 RMS-AAPG meeting updates: 12 technical sessions, 10 field trips, multiple short courses and core poster sessions planned. Lower Cheyenne attendance prompts program adjustments. PTTC hydraulic fracturing course October 14th. Field Trip Committee seeks volunteers.

The Sept 2019 FCGS newsletter features speaker Richard J. Goldfarb on gold deposits in metamorphic rocks, highlighting debates over ore genesis and support for a crustal or subduction zone metamorphic model. Prez Sez by Sabina Kraushaar reflects on FCGS’s role in mentoring and community. The “Molas Pass to Durango Hike and Rail Ride” field trip is full but you can get on the waiting list. We are recruiting new volunteers for the field trip committee. RMS AAPG 2020 planning includes diverse field trips, short courses, core workshops, and technical sessions.

Summer 2019 newsletter introduces 2019-2020 FCGS officers and Foundation board members. Annual picnic scheduled August 25th at Junction Creek with horseshoe tournament and raffle. Fall field trip October 5th: hike Molas Pass to Elk Park with train ride back, led by David Gonzales. Foundation awards two $500 MS thesis grants. Membership dues clarification for transition year. Photo highlights from May Fruitland methane seeps trip and June Ouray geology trip. 2020 RMS-AAPG meeting planning update with field trips and technical sessions outlined.

May 2019 newsletter features Kurt Blair on expeditions to world's highest mountains including Everest, Cho Oyu, and Mera. FCGS officer and Foundation director elections announced with candidates listed. President Tim Rynott shares farewell message with "The Station" philosophy about living in the moment. Special article by Andy Gleason on historic 2019 avalanche season with record snowfall and avalanche activity. Field trip updates for Fruitland methane seeps (sold out) and Ouray geology. 2020 RMS-AAPG meeting planning continues.

April 2019 newsletter features Fort Lewis College graduating seniors presenting thesis research on karst development, pluton dating, fault gouge effects, and fluid storage. President Tim Rynott thanks volunteers and announces year's achievements including petroleum geology course grant. Two spring field trips detailed with registration information. FCGS officer and Foundation director elections announced. Mary Gillam updates on Four Corners Geological Foundation. Special article by Jon Harvey on Missionary Ridge rockfall monitoring using UAV structure-from-motion technology.

March 2019 newsletter features Richard Goldfarb on orogenic gold deposits in metamorphic rocks. President Tim Rynott shares Gordon Rittenhouse's philosophy emphasizing critical thinking in geology. Two spring field trips announced: May 11th Fruitland methane seeps/hydrology and June 1-2nd Ouray area geology. 2020 RMS-AAPG meeting planning update seeks volunteers. FCGS officer elections announced. Chuck Baltzer, Tim Rynott, and Jim Corken sponsor students.