How many deserts are in New Mexico?

Answer 1

There are two major deserts, both located in northern Mexico:

• Sonoran Desert
• Chihuahuan Desert

Within the Sonoran desert is the only dune desert, the Gran Desierto de Altar.

Answer 2

If you are refering to the southwest United States, there are five major deserts:

Great Basin Desert

Chihuahuan Desert

Sonoran Desert

Colorado Plateau Desert

Mojave Desert

Answer 3

Much of southern New Mexico is covered by the Chihuahuan Desert. The northwest corner of the state is part of the Colorado Plateau Desert.

Answer 4

The Great Basin Desert and the Mojave Desert are the deserts of Nevada.

Answer 5

There are two major deserts that enter New Mexico: The Chihuahuan Desert in the south and the Colorado Plateau Desert in the northwest.

Answer 6

how many deserts are in new mexico