"With desert lowlands in the south and high peaks to the north, New Mexico presents many faces to its residents and visitors ... faces that in part can be attributed to the state's varied geology." - California Geology
The "Land of Enchantment," New Mexico is as varied in its scenery as its nickname suggests. With desert lowlands in the south and high, hoary peaks in the north, with rugged volcanic uplands and colorful plateaus, with high plains along its eastern border, and with a great rift valley that quite literally slashes the state in two, New Mexico's landscape in Roadside Geology of New Mexico tells a dramatic story that spans more than one billion years.
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| by Halda Chronic | First Printing | |
| 255 Pages | ISBN 0-87842-209-9 |
1990 Western Writers of America Spur Award
"It provides a skillfully crafted...synthesis of the historical background of countless communities and other sites along the roadsides that crisscross New Mexico's vast landscape." - Journal of the West
New Mexico's heritage spans more than four and a half centuries. Roadside History of New Mexico brings the state's history to vibrant life.… read more