Publications
This list of New Mexico Water Science Center publications spans from 1961 to the present. It includes both official USGS publications and journal articles authored by our scientists.
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Simulation of Ground-Water Flow in the Middle Rio Grande Basin Between Cochiti and San Acacia, New Mexico
This report describes a three-dimensional, finite difference, ground-water-flow model of the Santa Fe Group aquifer system within the Middle Rio Grande Basin between Cochiti and San Acacia, New Mexico. The aquifer system is composed of the Santa Fe Group of middle Tertiary to Quaternary age and post-Santa Fe Group valley and basin-fill deposits of Quaternary age.
Population increases in the bas
Authors
Douglas P. McAda, Peggy Barroll
Estimates of mountain-front streamflow available for potential recharge to the Tularosa Basin, New Mexico
Streamflow in the Tularosa Basin, New Mexico, infiltrates
into alluvial-basin aquifers at or near mountain fronts. Streamflow
at or near mountain fronts is a substantial component of potential
recharge to these aquifers. Streamflow response from
precipitation differs substantially between the streams
draining the Sacramento Mountains on the eastern side of the basin
and those draining
Authors
Scott D. Waltemeyer
Simulation of a long-term aquifer test conducted near the Rio Grande, Albuquerque, New Mexico
A long-term aquifer test was conducted near the Rio Grande in
Albuquerque during January and February 1995 using 22 wells and
piezometers at nine sites, with the City of Albuquerque Griegos 1
production well as the pumped well. Griegos 1 discharge averaged
about 2,330 gallons per minute for 54.4 days. A three-dimensional
finite-difference ground-water-flow model was used to estimate
aq
Authors
Douglas P. McAda
Relations for estimating unit-hydrograph parameters in New Mexico
Data collected from 20 U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging
stations, most of which were operated in New Mexico between
about 1969 and 1977, were used to define hydrograph characteristics
for small New Mexico streams. Drainage areas for the gaging stations
ranged from 0.23 to 18.2 square miles. Observed values for
the hydrograph characteristics were determined for 87 of the most
sign
Authors
Scott D. Waltemeyer
Analytical results of a long-term aquifer test conducted near the Rio Grande, Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a section on piezometric-extensometric test results
The City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is interested in gaining a
better understanding, both quantitative and qualitative, of
the aquifer system in and around Albuquerque. Currently (2000), the
City of Albuquerque and surrounding municipalities are
completely dependent on ground-water reserves for their municipal
water supply. This report presents the results of a long-term aquifer
test
Authors
Conde R. Thorn, Charles E. Heywood
Water-level data for the Albuquerque Basin and adjacent areas, central New Mexico, period of record through 2000
The Albuquerque Basin, located in central New Mexico, is about
100 miles long and 25 to 40 miles wide. The basin is defined as the
extent of consolidated and unconsolidated deposits of
Tertiary and Quaternary age that encompass the structural Rio
Grande Rift within the basin. Drinking-water supplies
throughout the Albuquerque Basin are obtained solely from ground-
water resources. An in
Authors
Ralph K. DeWees
Water Resources Data, New Mexico, Water Year 2000
Water-resources data for the 2000 water year for New Mexico consist of records of discharge and water quality of streams; stage, contents, and water quality of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality in wells and springs. This report contains discharge records for 185 gaging stations; stage and contents for 26 lakes and reservoirs; water quality for 34 gaging stations, 56 wells, a
Authors
David Ortiz, Kathy Lange, Linda Beal
Water-level data for the Albuquerque Basin and adjacent areas, central New Mexico, period of record through 1999
The Albuquerque Basin, located in central New Mexico, is about 100
miles long and 25 to 40 miles wide. The basin is defined as the extent
of consolidated and unconsolidated deposits of Tertiary and
Quaternary age that encompass the structural Rio Grande Rift within
the basin. Drinking-water supplies throughout the Albuquerque Basin
are obtained solely from ground-water resources. An incr
Authors
Dale R. Rankin
Water-quality and ground-water-level trends, 1990-99, and data collected from 1995 through 1999, East Mountain area, Bernalillo County, central New Mexico
Bernalillo County officials recognize the importance of
monitoring water quality and ground-water levels in rapidly
developing areas. For this reason, water-quality and ground-water-
level data were collected from 87 wells, 3 springs, and the Ojo
Grande Acequia in the east mountain area of Bernalillo County
between January 1990 and June 1999. The water samples were
analyzed for selected
Authors
D.R. Rankin
Deposition and chemistry of bottom sediments in Cochiti Lake, north-central New Mexico
Bottom sediments were sampled at seven sites in Cochiti Lake in
September 1996. Sediment cores penetrating the entire lacustrine
sediment sequence were collected at one site near the dam.
Surficial sediments were sampled at the near-dam site and six other
sites located along the length of the reservoir. Analyses included
grain size, major and trace elements, organochlorine
compounds, p
Authors
Jennifer T. Wilson, Peter C. Van Metre
Geothermal hydrology of Valles Caldera and the southwestern Jemez Mountains, New Mexico
The Jemez Mountains in north-central New Mexico are volcanic in
origin and have a large central caldera known as Valles Caldera.
The mountains contain the Valles geothermal system, which was
investigated during 1970-82 as a source of geothermal energy. This
report describes the geothermal hydrology of the Jemez Mountains
and presents results of an earlier 1972-75 U.S. Geological Survey
Authors
Frank W. Trainer, Robert J. Rogers, M. L. Sorey
Results of well-bore flow logging for six water-production wells completed in the Santa Fe Group aquifer system, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1996-98
Over the last several years, an improved conceptual
understanding of the aquifer system in the Albuquerque area,
New Mexico, has lead to better knowledge about the location and
extent of the aquifer system. This information will aid with the
refinement of ground-water simulation and with the location
of sites for future water-production wells.
With an impeller-type flowmeter, well-bor
Authors
Conde R. Thorn