East Potrillo Mountains

The East Potrillo Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in southwestern New Mexico near the border with Texas. This remote range is part of the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion, characterized by rocky, arid terrain with sparse vegetation. The mountains rise abruptly from the surrounding desert landscape, with steep, exposed slopes and rocky outcroppings. Elevations range from around 4,000 feet in the foothills to the highest point at 6,732 feet atop East Potrillo Mountain. The range has a general north-south orientation and covers an area of approximately 50 square miles.