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Franklin Mountains image from Texas Park and Wildlife In my previous article on hiking in New Mexico, I broke down the high-alpine routes north of 10,000 feet, taking on peaks like Wheeler Peak and Santa Fe Baldy where alpine lakes, thick aspen groves, and cold weather dominate the landscape. If you shift your focus to the southernmost edge of the state line, the environment undergoes a radical transformation. Right where Texas meets New Mexico sits El Paso. Running directly