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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Ground displacements caused by aquifer-system water-level variations observed using interferometric synthetic aperture radar near Albuquerque, New Mexico
Six synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images were
processed to form five unwrapped interferometric
(InSAR) images of the greater metropolitan area in the
Albuquerque Basin. Most interference patterns in the
images were caused by range displacements resulting
from changes in land-surface elevation. Loci of land-
surface elevation changes correlate with changes in
aquifer-system water leve
Authors
Charles E. Heywood, Devin L. Galloway, Sylvia V. Stork
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
Water-quality assessment of the Rio Grande Valley, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas — Surface-water quality, shallow ground-water quality, and factors affecting water quality in the Rincon Valley, south-central New Mexico, 1994-95
As part of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program, surface-water and ground-water samples were collected in 1994 and 1995 for analysis of common constituents, nutrients, dissolved organic carbon, trace elements, radioactivity, volatile organic compounds, and pesticides to characterize surface water quality and shallow ground-water quality and to determine factors affecting water quality in
Authors
Scott K. Anderholm
Estimated water-level declines in the Santa Fe Group aquifer system in the Albuquerque area, central New Mexico, predevelopment to 2002
In the Albuquerque metropolitan area of central New Mexico, residential water-supply requirements have historically been met almost exclusively by ground-water withdrawal from the Santa Fe Group aquifer system. The rapid population growth of the metropolitan area from about 262,200 residents in 1960 (Karen D. Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau, written commun., 2002) to about 712,700 residents in 2000 (
Authors
Laura M. Bexfield, Scott K. Anderholm
Estimation of alluvial-fill thickness in the Mimbres ground-water basin, New Mexico, from interpretation of isostatic residual gravity anomalies
The geologic structure of the Mimbres ground-water basin in southwest New Mexico is characterized by north- and northwest-trending structural subbasins. Sedimentation of Miocene and Pliocene age has filled and obscured the boundaries of these subbasins and formed potentially productive aquifers of varied thickness. The location and depth of the subbasins can be estimated from analysis of isostatic
Authors
Charles E. Heywood
Twentieth century arroyo changes in Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Chaco Wash arroyo channel changes in the 20th century have become a major concern of the National Park Service. Several archeologic and cultural sites are located in the Chaco Wash corridor; thus, increased erosional activity of Chaco Wash, such as channel incision and increased meandering, may affect these sites. Through field surveys, photogrammetric analyses, and reviews of existing reports and
Authors
Allen C. Gellis
Ground-water resources of the Middle Rio Grande Basin
The Middle Rio Grande Basin, as defined for this study, is the area within the Rio Grande Valley extending from about Cochiti Lake downstream to about San Acacia. It covers approximately 3,060 square miles in central New Mexico, encompassing parts of Santa Fe, Sandoval, Bernalillo, Valencia, Socorro, Torrance, and Cibola Counties and includes a ground-water basin composed of the Santa Fe Group aqu
Authors
James R. Bartolino, J. C. Cole, D. J. Hester
Water Resources Data, New Mexico, Water Year 2001
Water-resources data for the 2001 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 173 gaging stations; stage and contents for 24 lakes and reservoirs; water quality for 37 gaging stations, 43 wells, a
Authors
Dave Byrd, Kathy Lange, Linda Beal
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
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
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
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