Paleontological Survey and Monitoring for New Mexico Pipeline Project

Upper Triassic Fossil Discoveries and Field Monitoring in New Mexico

Fossilized wood and seed pods preserved in Upper Triassic sediments of the Trujillo Formation.

Josh examines a significant plant fossil locality within the Upper Triassic Trujillo Formation.

Josh carefully prepares fossil specimens for transport and curation.

A 200-million-year-old fossil seed pod, offering insight into Triassic plant life.

Cluster of 200-million-year-old fossil seed pods from the Trujillo Formation.

Multiple 200-million-year-old seed pods highlighting the diversity of Triassic flora.

Ancient seed pod estimated at 200 million years old, providing evidence of early plant evolution.

Josh records measurements of a fossilized log during paleontological field documentation in New Mexico.

Josh securing fossil wood specimens for delivery to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

Ongoing construction monitoring by Josh and Charlie to document and protect paleontological resources.

Wrapping and labeling fossil wood to ensure safe transport to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science collections.

Paleo Resource Specialists conducted a pre-construction field survey and provided construction monitoring services for a pipeline project in New Mexico. The project corridor crosses Upper Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Pliocene rock units. Scientifically significant fossils discovered during the work will be curated at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.