Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks

The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument was established to protect significant prehistoric, historic, geologic, and biologic resources of scientific interest, and includes four areas: the Organ Mountains, Desert Peaks, Potrillo Mountains, and Doña Ana Mountains.

Where the Camino Real meets the American West.

Where the Camino Real meets the American West.

The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument is a United States National Monument in the state of New Mexico, managed by the Bureau of Land Management as part of the National Landscape Conservation System.

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The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument was established on May 21, 2014. The Bureau of Land Management administers many recreational opportunities in the monument. Aguirre Spring Campground is at the base of the spectacular cliffs and overlooks the Tularosa Basin. The 4-mile Pine Tree Trail begins and ends at the campground. The picnic and camp sites have shelters and shade trees. $5/vehicle, $15/ bus, $7/campsite, $50/group site. Dripping Springs Natural Area has over 4 miles of easy hiking trails, historic ruins, a visitor center, ADA accessible restrooms, 12 picnic sites, and one large family/group picnic site. $5/vehicle; $15/ bus, $50/group site The Sierra Vista Trail is a 25 mile non-motorized recreation trail along the Organ and Franklin Mountains. Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking are allowed. The Organ Mountains, Organ Needles, and Pena Blanca Wilderness Study Areas are located next to one another. Two trails pass through: the 6 mile Baylor Pass trail and the 4 mile Pine Tree trail loop. The Soledad Canyon Day Use Area is in the western foothills of the Organ Mountains and has the 3 mile loop Bar Canyon Trail, which offers an easy and scenic hike close to Las Cruces. Picacho Peak, located northwest of Las Cruces, is a recreation area with over 15 miles of mountain biking, hiking, and equestrian trails. The 1.5-mile trail to the peak provides spectacular views of the Mesilla Valley and the Organ Mountains.

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico is the newest US National Monument, established on May 21, 2014. Recorded October 2012 in HD with ...

A poll by the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce shows 63 percent of Dona Ana County residents oppose reduction of OM-DP National Monument.

Hunting, livestock grazing, hiking, camping, horseback riding, firefighting, law enforcement activities, and border security would continue in the areas.