On a clear day, the Organ mountains can be seen from 100 miles away. They are a rugged spine of needles that rise nearly a mile above the Tularosa Basin on the east and the Rio Grande valley on the west. They are undoubtedly one of the most picturesque mountains in the southwest. The stark, bare spine of rock and the changing colors of these mountains makes them a favorite among artists, photographers and rock climbers alike. Here is a picture from my latest trip to southern New Mexico:
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| Organ Mountains, June 2012 |
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The Organ Mountains are part of a tilted fault block which stretches from El Paso, Texas northward to central New Mexico. These needles are the crown on this system which becomes less imposing northward. As you can see, in the winter they are just as beautiful covered in snow:
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| Organ Mountains, December 2010 |
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Beautiful! :)
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