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Sandia Mountains

geographical name

San·​dia Mountains san-ˈdē-ə How to pronounce Sandia Mountains (audio)
mountains in north central New Mexico east of Albuquerque

Note: The highest peak in the range is Sandia Crest at 10,678 feet (3255 meters) high.

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“Sandia Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sandia%20Mountains. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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