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Jemez Mountains, Jemez Springs

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The Jemez Mountains or Tsąmpiye'ip'įn in Jemez/Towa are a volcanic group of mountains in Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and Los Alamos counties, New Mexico, United States. The highest point in the range is Chicoma Mountain at an elevation of 11,561 feet . The town of Los Alamos and Los Alamos National Laboratory adjoin the eastern side of the range while the town of Jemez Springs is to the west. Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is the only ski area in the Jemez. New Mexico State Highway 4 is the primary road that provides vehicular access to locations in the Jemez Mountains.
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  • By 351margaritar
    I have seen both Colo. Nat'l Monument and Garden of the Gods in Colorado, and the red color from the Jemez mountains that can be seen while driving to the Jemez Hot Springs is dazzling. It was...  more »
  • By jeanray526
    Experience relaxation in the hot springs when you are disconnected from the web in this amazingly beautiful canyon with limited cell service. The hot springs are spectacular with several pools at...  more »
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