Caballo Mountains gambelii" and "Callipepla squamata"), doves ("Zenaida macroura" and "Zenaida asiatica"). Common reptiles include Collared lizards ("Crotaphytus collaris"), Roundtail Horned Lizard ("Phrynosoma modestum"), Striped whipsnake ("Masticophis taeniatus"), and Western diamondback rattlesnake ("Crotalus atrox"). Caballo Mountains The Caballo Mountains, (Spanish: "horse") are a mountain range located in Sierra and Doña Ana Counties, New Mexico, United States. The range is located east of the Rio Grande and Caballo Lake, and west of the Jornada del Muerto; the south of the range extends into northwest Doña Ana County. The nearest towns are Truth or Consequences and Hatch. Most of the Caballo Mountains are located
Pico del Caballo met anymore. Ice axe and crampons are essential. Caballo mountain offers great views on the neighbouring mountains like : Veleta, Mulhacén and Alcazaba (Sierra Nevada). The ridge starting from Caballo continues several km almost at the same altitude turning at the Tajos de la Virgen mountain, 3237 m. The ridge has become very popular during the recent years, as it provides an easy walk and scramble during summer months. From Tajos de la Virgen the ridge turns towards south west ending at the south side of the Caballo mountain and making a big Y letter. The highest peak on the