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White Sands National Monument

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White Sands National Monument

National monument, south-central New Mexico, U.S. Established in 1933, it covers 225 sq mi (583 sq km) and lies between the San Andres and the Sacramento mountains. Its white gypsum sand constantly drifts into dunes 10–60 ft (3–18 m) high. The San Andres National Wildlife Refuge, White Sands Missile Range, and Holloman Air Force Base are nearby.


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In a three-month period, Hoover set aside a second Grand Canyon National Monument, White Sands National Monument, Death Valley National Monument, Saguaro National Monument and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument, the last three of which have subsequently been converted into national parks.
In addition to Las Cruces continuing to be the regional host city for the Wirefly X PRIZE Cup, we hope to have other events held at White Sands Missile Range, White Sands National Monument Park and Holloman Air Force Base," said Rick Homans, New Mexico's Secretary of Economic Development.
 
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