| Tortugas Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
Tortugas Mountain
Tortugas Mountain is a mountain in southern New Mexico, in the village of Tortugas in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It is also known locally as 'A' Mountain.
There is a letter "A" on the mountain referring to the Aggies, mascot of New Mexico State University.[1]
It is the site of the Tortugas Mountain Observatory, an astronomical observatory owned and operated by New Mexico State University.[2]
A pilgrimage to the top of the mountain is part of the annual Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is a 4 miles (6.4 km) climb, which some participants do barefoot.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Our People, Our Faith... Our Lady". YouTube. City of Las Cruces. December 11, 2013.
- ^ Tortugas Mountain Observatory, New Mexico State University
32°17′33.47″N 106°41′51.59″W / 32.2926306°N 106.6976639°W