Organ Mountains

Organ Mountains
The Organ Mountains seen from the west
Dimensions
Length85 mi (137 km) N-S
Width24 mi (39 km) W-E
Geography
Organ Mountains
Location of the Organ Mountains within New Mexico
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
Region(northwest) Chihuahuan Desert
DistrictDoña Ana County, NM
Range coordinates32°19′48″N 106°35′24″W / 32.33000°N 106.59000°W / 32.33000; -106.59000
Borders onSan Andres Mountains
Geology
Rock type(s)granite, rhyolite

The Organ Mountains (also known as La Sierra de los Órganos) are a rugged mountain range in southern New Mexico in the Southwestern United States. Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument was declared a national monument on May 21, 2014. They lie 10 mi (16 km) east of the city of Las Cruces, in Doña Ana County.