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Whether you're an amateur rockhound, seasoned geologist, or curious traveler, Roadside Geology of New Mexico is your passport to understanding the state's fascinating geologic history. From the southern desert lowlands to the towering northern peaks, New Mexico showcases a remarkable tapestry shaped by ancient forces, shallow seas, and volcanic explosions. As you explore the state, you'll discover such geologic wonders as bottomless lakes, dinosaur trackways, cinder cones, lava tubes, limestone caverns, tent rocks, and gypsum sand dunes. Buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the Land of Enchantment, where the stories of the Earth's past are waiting to be discovered just beyond your car window.

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Magdalena Sandoval Donahue grew up in northern New Mexico, fascinated by the mountains and valleys of the high desert at the southern end of the Rocky Mountains. She received a BS in Geological Sciences and a BS in Fine Arts from the University of Oregon. She obtained her MS and PhD from the University of New Mexico, and much of her research focused on the evolution of topography and mountain ranges in Colorado. She is the coauthor of Colorado Rocks! A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Centennial State. She lives in Albuquerque with her husband, John, and three children. Growing up and traveling around the world with two parents who had PhDs in geology, Lucy Chronic participated in discussions and adventures focusing on her parents' amazingly varied interests. She earned a BA in geology from Carleton College in Minnesota and an MS in paleontology from the University of Wyoming. She has worked as an archaeologist, educator, scientific writer, fire lookout, and interpreter in state and national parks. She and her mom, Halka Chronic, coauthored the second editions of Pages of Stone: Geology of the Grand Canyon and Plateau Country National Parks and Monuments. Lucy, Halka, and her sister, Felicie, coauthored the second edition of Roadside Geology of Utah. Lucy resides in the mountains of central Idaho with her husband, Chris Hinze, and enjoys her daughters, Betsy and Haley, during their all-too-infrequent visits home.

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