Fossils of Northern New Mexico (In-Person & Live-Streamed Talk)

Los Alamos may be famous for its volcanic rocks, but did you know that fossils can be found just beyond our county’s borders? Join us to explore where ancient life has been preserved in nearby rocks and uncover the stories they tell. From dinosaurs and prehistoric camels to shark teeth, freshwater diatoms, and marine invertebrates like brachiopods, crinoids, and trilobites, this talk will reveal the hidden fossil history of our region and how these remarkable traces of the past were formed. Whether you’re a budding paleontologist or simply curious about what lies underfoot, you’ll leave with a new perspective on the landscapes around us.

About the presenter:

Pete Worland earned bachelor (1976) and master (1979) degrees in Engineering Geology from Purdue University. In 1997 he received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from New Mexico State University. From 1993 to the present he has worked as a wastewater treatment specialist at the radioactive liquid waste treatment facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In addition, Pete has enjoyed teaching the physical and historical geology classes at UNM-LA for the past nine years.

Photo:  Criniod fossil