Geological Insights & Event News

November 2022 newsletter features Dr. Carol Finn from USGS discussing geophysical imaging of Yellowstone's hydrothermal plumbing system using airborne resistivity and magnetic data. President Jeff Geslin announces upcoming Bisti Badlands field trip and shares Croatia travel reflections. Heartfelt thank-you letter from FLC graduate Zachary Cover highlights FCGS support for field camp funding. Water Week events at FLC include documentary screening and panels. Colorado elevation facts featured. Foundation welcomes Gordon Greve as director. Future talks scheduled through spring 2023.

October 2022 newsletter features Steve Cumella and Mike Boruta presenting drone photography showcasing Ouray area geology including gold/silver mines, dinosaur tracks, rock glaciers, volcanic deposits, and faults. Kim Gerhardt receives prestigious RMS-AAPG Distinguished Service Award for 11 years directing Rocky Mountain Section AAPG Foundation and improving grant administration for student chapters. Book sale clearance deadline extended to October 18th. October field trip scheduled Molas Pass to Durango hike and train ride.

September 2022 newsletter features Tim Rynott from Four Corners Helium presenting on the Paradox Basin as a new frontier for helium exploration amid North America's worst helium shortages. Joint FCGS-FLC Geo Club October 15th field trip planned hiking Molas Pass to Durango via train through Precambrian geology. Dr. Jeff Geslin sponsors 10 student dinners. Book sale clearance announced ending October 15th. May picnic photos included. New officers elected: Jeff Geslin president, Chris Heine president-elect, Jim Corken field trip chair.

Outgoing President David Schiowitz invites members to the final May social and encourages voting in officer elections. His Prez Sez column highlights April’s strong FLC student presentations and reflects on spring winds, dust, and smoke, noting a striking NOAA satellite image of regional fires and storms. Upcoming field trips include RMAG’s San Juan River Raft Trip with Gary Gianniny and a Colorado Glaciology trip with Vince Matthews. We’ll see you all again at the picnic in August.

April 2022 newsletter features three Fort Lewis College senior geology students presenting thesis research: Si Arnold on Redwall Limestone mud mounds in Grand Canyon, Matt McCormick on crustal contamination in Dulce swarm mafic dikes, and Jack Tingwall on Dolores River channel complexity. Five additional students present posters. Foundation announces four MS Thesis Grant winners from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah universities. SGM sponsors five student dinners. Society seeks volunteers for President-Elect position and field trip coordinators for upcoming year.

March 2022 newsletter features retired ExxonMobil researcher Dr. Peter Vrolijk presenting on searching for rare natural occurrences and seeking deep fluid sources off Costa Rica using autonomous underwater vehicles and decision-making algorithms. Tom Staatz and Kim Gerhardt awarded Honorary Memberships. Newsletter memorializes member John Ott, FLC geology graduate devoted to Animas Valley water systems. Jeff Brame sponsors 10 student dinners. Foundation seeks new board director. Society recruiting President-Elect and field trip leaders for spring/summer/fall.