Geology
Doña Ana County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM national monument in the Robledo Mountains north of Las Cruces protecting Paleozoic fossil footprint megatrackways—tracks of early reptiles, insects, and other Permian life preserved in desert rock. Gravel trailhead access and rugged desert hiking; a paleontology-focused counterpart to the Organ Mountains scenery farther east.
| Region | Doña Ana County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 32.3725, -106.8974 |
| Manager | Bureau of Land Management |
| Era | Paleozoic / Permian tracks |
| Size | ~5,280 acres |
| Access | High-clearance dirt road |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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