Deming in Luna County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Rockhound State Park

Photographed by Maribeth Robison, April 8, 2012

1. Rockhound State Park Marker

Inscription. Located on the rugged slopes of the Florida Mountains, this is one of the most unusual parks in the nation. Here "rockhounds" are encouraged to take home samples (up to 15 pounds) of rocks and minerals. The park also offers camping and picnicking facilities, hiking trails and a playground

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 32° 11.121′ N, 107° 36.808′ W. Marker is in Deming, New Mexico, in Luna County. It is on Stirrup Road SE, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Deming NM 88030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mary Ann Deming Crocker (approx. 9.9 miles away); A Silver Spike was Driven (approx. 9.9 miles away); Pearl Harbor Memorial (approx. 10.1 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 10.1 miles away); Deming Armory (approx. 10.1 miles away); Seamon Field House (approx. 10.1 miles away); Deming Main U.S. Post Office (approx. 10.3 miles away); Deming (approx. 11 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deming.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2025, by Bill Wingate of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photo 1. submitted on April 1, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Wide area view of the marker and its surroundings. • Photos showing examples of rocks. • Can you help?