Phillips Hills

The Phillips Hills are a small mountain range located in northeastern New Mexico, near the border with Texas. This compact range is characterized by rugged, rocky terrain with steep slopes and narrow canyons carved by intermittent streams. Elevations range from around 5,000 feet in the foothills to just over 8,300 feet at the highest peaks. The landscape is dominated by pinyon-juniper woodlands, with pockets of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forests at higher elevations. Wildlife is typical of the region, including mule deer, black bears, mountain lions, and a variety of smaller mammals, birds, and reptiles.