The Organ Mountains in southern New Mexico are a haven for hiking, climbing, hunting, and camping.
Organ Mountains a High Priority for Wilderness Protection
The Organ Mountains are a
breathtaking range of rugged pinnacles and deep canyons near Las
Cruces. Designating the Organ Mountains as wilderness is a high-profile
conservation issue. In
the 111th Congress, legislation to designate 260,000 acres as
wilderness and to establish a 150,000-acre national conservation area
got as far as winning approval by the Senate Energy and Natural
Resources Committee.
