Sierra Blanca Peak

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Sierra Blanca Peak is a mountain located in the Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico. It stands at 12,003 feet (3,658 meters) and is the highest peak in the Sierra Blanca range, which is part of the southern Rocky Mountains. The Sacramento Mountains extend into western Texas and also include Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas. This mountainous region is generally arid and supports activities such as ranching and mining.12

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Sacramento Mountains
The Sierra Blanca Peak (12,003 ft) is the highest in the group, and Guadalupe Peak (8,749 ft) is the highest in Texas. Features include the Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains national parks, the Lincoln National Forest, and the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. The mountain region, generally…
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The Sierra Blanca Peak (12,003 ft) is the highest in the group, and Guadalupe Peak (8,749 ft) is the highest in Texas. Features include the Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains national parks, the Lincoln National Forest, and the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. The mountain region, generally…
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