The Tularosa Basin is a graben basin in the Basin and Range Province and within the Chihuahuan Desert, east of the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas, in the Southwestern United States. The Tularosa Basin is located primarily in Otero County, New Mexico. It covers about 6,500 sq mi (16,800 km 2) (35% larger than Connecticut).

2022年2月11日 · Chipped stone lance points and other traces of "Folsom" technology are found on the shorelines of ancient lakes and throughout the lowlands of the Tularosa Basin. Lush grasslands and lakes gradually disappeared as the climate became more and more arid.

The Tularosa Basin is an elongate, north-trending intermontane basin of the greater Rio Grande Rift system, occupying approximately 6,500 square miles in south-central New Mexico. The basin is bordered by Sierra Blanca and the Sacramento Mountains to the east; and the San Andres, Organ, and Franklin Mountains to the west.

Preserving a Unique History. With exhibits that focus on the history of the Tularosa Basin, the Tularosa Basin Museum of History preserves and promotes the local history of Alamogordo, Tularosa, Ruidoso, La Luz, Cloudcroft and other Sacramento communities.

Structurally, the Tularosa Basin is a graben capped Sacramento Mountains~ Although the maximum thickness by bolson deposits (valley fill). Tilted fault block for any one of the metamorphosed units in the Tularosa mountains, with the upraised fault scarps rising more Basin area is less than 100 feet, Richardson(1909)

2025年2月2日 · The Tularosa Basin in New Mexico is a land of stark beauty and hidden treasures, where the desert meets the mountains under an expansive sky. Away from the crowded tourist paths, this region harbors small towns that offer rich history, cultural depth, and a peaceful retreat from the bustle of everyday life.

2024年7月18日 · Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield.

2025年3月30日 · The hidden gypsum dunes in New Mexico's Tularosa Basin offer a unique adventure. These stunning white sands, formed from gypsum crystals, create a surreal landscape unlike any other. Whether you're hiking, sledding, or simply soaking in the views, the dunes provide a memorable experience. The area's rich history and diverse wildlife add to its ...

Cultural History of the Tularosa Basin By 10,000 years ago, early peoples reached the margins of Lake Lucero, then a permanent salt lake. For 1,000 years, these ancient hunters stalked bison throughout the basin grasslands. Chipped stone lance points and other traces of “Folsom” technology are found on the shorelines of ancient lakes

The Tularosa Basin Historical Society is home to a variety of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other items that are related to the history of the Basin. The Society also offers a number of educational programs and activities, such as lectures, tours, and exhibitions.