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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Notable Places.

Location. 32° 11.121′ N, 107° 36.808′ W. Marker is in Deming, New Mexico, in Luna County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles 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 June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 1, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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