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  • Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
  • Very Large Array Radio Telescopes
  • New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
  • El Camino Real International Heritage Center
  • Owl Cafe / Manny's Buckhorn
  • Quebradas Back Country Scenic Byway
  • Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge and La Joya State Game Refuge
  • Magdalena
  • Langmuir Atmospheric Lightning Research Lab

    • Upcoming events throughout Old West Country:

    Sep 4: Gem and Mineral Show
    Three days of exhibits, food and field trips! The field trips are free of charge and leave the Center at 9 AM Saturday, Sunday and Monday, respectively. On Saturday the group will travel to Bear Mountain and fortification agate in rhycolite modules. On Sunday, the group plans to visit Fluorite Ridge near Deming. On Monday the group will travel to Saddlerock Canyon in the Burro Mountains. Almost any vehicle can get to these locations in good weather. Bring snacks, light lunch, plenty of water, a rock hammer, small shovel and bag or bucket on each trip. For more details: email kyyote@msn.com  Grant County Business and Conference CenterUS 189 East
    Sep 4: Hillsboro Harvest Festival
    Art, food, great time . . . a few of the words that describe the Festival which replaces the Hillsboro Apple Festival after the apple crop was destroyed  On NM--152 between Silve City and Truth of Consequences
    Sep 4: Gila Cliff Dwellings our and Astronomy Evening
    Make a day of it at the Cliff Dwellings. In the nornig at 11:00 joint the tour of the TJ Site. The tour takes about an hour ans is limited to 20 people for reservations, call 575-536-9461. At 7PM the season\'s second astronomy evening begins. The event is open to the public. Check with Becky Latanich 575-536-9461 or email becky_laranich@nps.gov  Fifty-two miles north of Silver City vis NM15 or NM35
    Sep 5: Heritage Music Festival
    The 4th annual Heritage Music Festival starts off at 1PM with The Mules Tones, followed by other artists until early evening. Proceeds from the dance ($10 per person or $15 per couple) and from the silent auction will go toward restoration of the old courthouse by the Hillsboro Historical Society.  On NM-152 west of Truth or Consequences
    Sep 11: Shakespeare Ghost Town visitors day
    Visitors are welcome to tour town.  3 miles southeast of Lordsburg 575-542-9034
     
     
    Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center



    EMRTC
    New Mexico Tech
    1001 South Road
    Socorro, NM 87801
    (505) 835-5312
    On the web: www.emrtc.nmt.edu


    The Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC), affiliated with New Mexico Tech, is internationally recognized and has over fifty years of expertise in explosives research and testing. EMRTC specializes in the research, development, and analysis of energetic materials for both corporate and government clients.

    As one of several research divisions of New Mexico Tech, EMRTC has access to university faculty with experience in a wide variety of scientific and technical disciplines. EMRTC's 40-square-mile field laboratory is located in the mountains adjacent to the New Mexico Tech campus in Socorro, New Mexico. The field laboratory contains over 30 test sites, gun ranges, storage sites, and other research facilities, allowing for a complete spectrum of research and testing activities.

    Employment
    EMRTC offers research opportunities in a variety of engineering and scientific disciplines. Other opportunities are provided for those with backgrounds in Business, Construction, Machining, and Ordinance. Please consult New Mexico Tech’s Human Resources for further information.


    Educational Partnerships
    EMRTC also employs undergraduate and graduate students through New Mexico Tech. Students work as regular employees, as interns for those programs that require it, and as research assistants. Students have a variety of backgrounds and majors. Students from the following backgrounds have all found a place at EMRTC:

    • Business
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Computer Science
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Explosives Engineering
    • Geology
    • Materials Engineering
    • Materials Science
    • Mathematics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mining Engineering
    • Physics
    • Psychology
    • Technical Communication
    Info and images courtesy Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center


    These comments reflect the opinions of visitors to the Old West Country web site and may not reflect current conditions or operations of this destination. Please call the nearest Chamber of Commerce or Old West Country at 800-290-8330 for updated information and advice!
     
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