Sierra Blanca
Sierra Blanca is a prominent subrange of the Sangre de Cristo range in southern New Mexico, rising above the Tularosa Basin with sharply pointed peaks and alpine routes.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero County |
| District | Sierra Blanca Range |
| City | Barelas |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 33.327 |
| Longitude | -106.15 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMESierra Blanca is a 3,350-meter (11,000-foot) range in Otero County, New Mexico, known for its distinctive jagged peaks and clear high-elevation air. The range forms a dramatic natural barrier east of the Alamogordo and White Sands area, and is often accessed via the Sierra Blanca Peak trailhead at the end of Trail Canyon Road. Thermals and snowmelt feed into regional waterways, while the surrounding basin hosts desert grasses and piñon-juniper woodland. While the peaks themselves are relatively modest in elevation compared to the northern Rockies, they offer high-desert alpine scenery, challenging hikes, and views over the White Sands National Park and the Otero County desert.
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