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Mountain Range
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Doña Ana Mountains

New Mexico

Elevation Range

5,000 ft - 8,963 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

32.4579, -106.7837

About Doña Ana Mountains

The Doña Ana Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in southern New Mexico, just north of the border with Mexico. The range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes, deep canyons, and dramatic geological formations. The terrain is primarily composed of igneous and sedimentary rocks, with a mix of desert scrubland and scattered pockets of pine-oak woodland. The mountains rise abruptly from the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert, providing a scenic contrast to the flat, arid landscape.

Notable Peaks

Organ Needle

8,963 ft

North Franklin Mountain

7,192 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Las Cruces, NM
El Paso, TX

Location

New Mexico

32.4579, -106.7837

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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