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Tonuco Fluorite Mine & Petroglyphs

Celebration of Our Mountains - El Paso

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Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 am

Las Cruces, New Nexico

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Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 am (MDT)

New Nexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

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Tonuco Fluorite Mine & Petroglyphs
Explore the Tonuco Mountains – Fluorite Mine & Ancient Petroglyphs

Date & Time: Sunday, October 5 · 7:30 AM
Meeting Point: Dairy Queen (Transmountain & I-10) – we’ll carpool to the site near Las Cruces

Details:
Journey into the San Diego Mountains to explore a hidden treasure — a historic fluorite mine — and view Native American petroglyphs and pictographs etched into the rock. This hike blends history, geology, and culture with desert beauty all around.

• Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (steep terrain, slippery when wet)
• Drive: 4-wheel drive needed for final mile (we’ll carpool/shuttle those without suitable vehicles)
• Bring: Water, snacks, hiking boots, long pants, sunscreen, hat, and hiking sticks for balance
Trip Leaders: Paul & Brian

Contact: Brian Gillis ✉️ bGdpbGxpcyB8IGVscCAhIHJyICEgY29t


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Tonuco Fluorite Mine & Petroglyphs, 5 October | Event in Las Cruces | AllEvents
Tonuco Fluorite Mine & Petroglyphs
Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 am