Clayton- Raton Volcanic Field
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Clayton- Raton Volcanic Field
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Ben Prepelka
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Description
Here in northeastern New Mexico, U.S. Route 64 cuts directly through the Clayton-Raton Volcanic Field. Littered with lava rock in all directions, mountains of volcanic origin are spread out over 1000 square mile area of high plains desert. Dating from 60,000 to one million years old, this volcanic field is comprised of 125 cinder cones and the largest shield volcano in northeast New Mexico.
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August 11th, 2016
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Joseph Schofield
Congratulations! I have chosen to feature this fine image on the homepage of New Mexico Memories. Please archive it on the 2023 features and thank you thread.
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful grassy landscape of northeastern New Mexico, littered with volcanic lava rocks. The Description was very helpful, as I've never heard of the Clayton-Raton Volcanic Field. F/L