The AIPG-TX Guidebook is Nearing Completion for the April 2023 Field Trip in West Texas
The 2023 AIPG-TX Field Trip to west Texas will cover subjects such as economic geology (gold & silver, and rare earths), hydrogeology and structural geology. At the center of attention will be the Eagle Mountains, having one the most scienic views in all of Texas.
- Eagle Peak area (highest point in Hudspeth County);
- Overview of Precambrian thrusting and metamorphism, Laramide thrusting,
- Tertiary rifting and volcanics: Dal-Tile Talc Mines at Allamoore;
- Sierra Blanca Rare Earth Mine; Bonanza Mine in northern Quitman Mountains;
- View of Blue Origin Spaceport and more!
Henry Wise, P.G., CPG, President, AIPG-TX, advised the Texas Board recently that Bruce K. Darling, PhD, P.G., CPG, (AIPG-TX District II Representative), assisted by Roger W. Lee, PhD, PG, (Councilor-at-Large), Michael Jacobs, PG, (District I Representative), Michael D. Campbell, P.G., PH, CPG., (Vice-President-Eastern Texas), and Bruce Handley, P.G., CPG.,(Member-at-Large), along with others are well along in preparing the Guidebook for the April Field Trip.
Since there will be a maximum of 30 participants, Henry suggests that you make preparations early to reserve “your seat” for the Field Trip.
Final preparations are being made for establishing the hotel space for 30 participants along the way, and for meeting up at a designated location and for field vehicles leaving El Paso, Texas on April 20 and arriving back on April 23, 2023.
The estimated cost will be $1,200.00/person, which includes motels, box lunches, water, and Field-Trip Guidebook.
Registration deadline: March 20, 2023 or until filled (30 max).
Contact Michael Campbell mdc@i2mconsulting.com or 713-248-1708) to register your preliminary interest in attending the Field Trip.
Formal registration is now open.
See Update (here).