The Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico, not only provide dramatic landscapes, but also are the key area for outdoor adventures in the area. Numerous hiking trails area available for those who want to explore the mountains. Learn about trails at Dripping Springs, Baylor Canyon, Aguirre Spring and more. This podcast was produced by Explore! New Mexico for the Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Given the recent attention to disputes over public lands generated by the Cliven Bundy controversy, conservative groups are likely to protest the monument, as indicated by The Washington Times' headline: "Obama seizes N.M. land for national monument in Bundy-like showdown." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/20/obama-national-monument_n_5360681.html