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New Mexico National Natural Landmarks (clickable map) Name Image Date Location County Ownership Description Border Hills Structural Zone: 1980
Leaders of states in the U.S. which have significant mineral deposits often create a state mineral, rock, stone or gemstone to promote interest in their natural resources, history, tourism, etc. Not every state has an official state mineral, rock, stone and/or gemstone, however.
New Mexico currently has 35 state parks. It has been calculated that 70% of the state's population lives within 40 miles (64 km) of a New Mexico state park. [2] The system as a whole saw 4.5 million visitors in 2009. [2] The parks are managed by the New Mexico State Parks Division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.
The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is a state agency in New Mexico tasked with managing and protecting the natural and energy resources of New Mexico. The Department is led by the cabinet secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources.
The Permian and San Juan Basins, which are located partly in New Mexico, account for some of these natural resources. In 2000 the value of oil and gas produced was $8.2 billion, [ 216 ] and in 2006, New Mexico accounted for 3.4% of the crude oil, 8.5% of the dry natural gas, and 10.2% of the natural gas liquids produced in the United States ...
National Natural Landmarks of New Mexico — designated by the National Park Service. Map all coordinates using OpenStreetMap. Download coordinates as: KML;
Variety of cultural and natural resources including five volcanic cones, hundreds of archeological sites and an estimated 25,000 images carved by native peoples and early Spanish settlers 9: Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument: November 1, 1909: Albuquerque: Torrance and Socorro
Carson National Forest is a national forest in northern New Mexico, United States. It encompasses 6,070 square kilometers (1.5 million acres) and is administered by the United States Forest Service .