Manzano Mountains State Park
State park in New Mexico, United States
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Manzano Mountains State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 16 miles (26 km) north of Mountainair on the eastern slope of the Manzano Mountains. The park offers opportunities for camping, bird-watching, hiking, and photography.[4]
LocationTorrance County, New Mexico, United States
Area160 acres (65 ha)[2]
Elevation7,250 ft (2,210 m)[3]
| Manzano Mountains State Park | |
|---|---|
  Manzano Mountains State Park Location in New Mexico | |
| Location | Torrance County, New Mexico, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°36′12″N 106°21′39″W[1] |
| Area | 160 acres (65 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 7,250 ft (2,210 m)[3] |
| Established | 1973[2] |
| Administered by | New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department |
| Website | Official website  |
History
The park's 160 acres plus easement rights for an access road were purchased from the Candelaria family for $32,000 in 1973.[2]
Geology
The Manzano Mountains are a part of the same geological feature that formed the less remote and more developed Sandia Mountains to the north.[citation needed]