Mountains - Jemez
The Jemez mountain range
The Jemez Mountains
The Jemez Mountain range has many different looks to it. From the area around Cerro Pedernal, to the expanse of Valle Grande
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The Jemez mountains are in north central New Mexico. They are remnants of the volcanic period of history. They are situated in Rio Arriba, Los Alamos and Sandoval counties.
Los Alamos is perhaps the most well know city in the range, and the site was selected for its secluded location during the early days of World War II. The Valles Caldera is the result of a volcanic explosions over a million years ago.