East Potrillo Mountains

East Potrillo Mountains
Kilbourne and Hunts Holes and East Potrillo Mountains
Highest point
PeakUnnamed point on ridge
Elevation5,344 ft (1,629 m)
Coordinates31°53.6220′N 107°1.4697′W / 31.8937000°N 107.0244950°W / 31.8937000; -107.0244950
Dimensions
Length10 mi (16 km) NNW-SSE
Width1–2 mi (1.6–3.2 km) WSW-ENE
Geography
East Potrillo Mountains is located in New Mexico
East Potrillo Mountains
East Potrillo Mountains
East Potrillo Mountains
in New Mexico
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Range coordinates31°52′36″N 107°0′43″W / 31.87667°N 107.01194°W / 31.87667; -107.01194
Borders onWest Potrillo Mountains-W
Rio Grande Valley (New Mexico)-E
Cox Peak, Mt. Riley, Potrillo volcanic field-N
Geology
Rock type(s)Uplifted fault block,
with Cretaceous limestone and siltstones
overlaying Permian limestones

The East Potrillo Mountains are a mountain range in south central Doña Ana County, New Mexico. They are located approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of El Paso, Texas, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and 30 miles east of Columbus, New Mexico. The southern tip of the range is less than 5 miles (8.0 km) from the Mexican border. The mountains and most of the surrounding acreage are located on land owned by the Bureau of Land Management. Access to the general vicinity is through New Mexico State Road 9, and several unpaved county roads.