The Chihuahuan Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Chihuahua, Desierto Chihuahuense) is a desert ecoregion designation covering parts of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It occupies much of far West Texas , the middle to lower Rio Grande Valley and the lower Pecos Valley in New Mexico , and a portion of southeastern Arizona , as ...

Jan 30, 2020 · This is North America's largest desert, the majority of which is located to our south in Mexico. This desert region amounts to about 175,000 square miles, stretching some 1200 miles south from Alamogordo, New Mexico, to the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi.

Despite its popular depiction as mostly arid desert, New Mexico has one of the most diverse landscapes of any U.S. state, ranging from wide, auburn-colored deserts and verdant grasslands, to broken mesas and high, snow-capped peaks. [88]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Deserts of New Mexico. This is the deserts where it’s located at New Mexico. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

3 days ago · Deserts are dry places with limited water supplies, distinguished by cold or hot weather and adapted vegetation, animals, and humans. ... New Mexico has a dry climate, with an average of 300 sunny days per year, ranking second only to Arizona. The Chihuahuan Desert is considered the Western Hemisphere's biggest and most diversified desert, as ...

Jan 20, 2022 · The Chihuahuan Desert Ecoregion covers nearly 647,500 square kilometers (250,000 square miles), with over 90% of its area within the nation of Mexico. It is the largest desert in North America, extending nearly 1,500 km from south of Albuquerque, New Mexico to 250 km north of Mexico City.

Links to New Mexico's Desert National Parks, State Parks, Recreation & Wilderness Areas, Cities, Museums and Points of Interest.

New Mexico’s deserts are characterized by their unique and captivating features. From vast stretches of sandy dunes to rugged canyons and striking rock formations, the desert landscapes of New Mexico offer a glimpse into the beauty and resilience of nature.

Oct 27, 2023 · White Sands National Park is at the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert, which covers some 200,000 square miles in New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. The desert is home to the world’s only...

Jun 11, 2024 · From one-of-a-kind attractions to desert landscapes to historic sites, the Land of Enchantment has much to explore. From distinguished art galleries and intriguing museums to significant...