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
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.