I've decided that, since I'll be down by Las Cruces anyway, I should make a bid for Organ Needle (9,012'). This peak is the highest point in the Organ mountain range as well as Doña Ana county. It is the 8th most prominent peak in New Mexico (3,700'+). It is considered one of the best mountain climbs in New Mexico, and has the most technical easiest route of all major summits in the state (class 3+ pitch just below the top). For an in-depth route description, you can read Gerry Roach's writeup on the peak.

At 4,000'+ of gross gain, this will be a full-day affair so I will attempt it on Saturday. After delivering Soleil to her new owner Friday morning, I'm going to stop off at the race track near Deming to see Mike (my boss) race his motorcycle. Then I might head up into the Gila Wilderness and see what there is to see. Friday night I will camp at the Organ Needle trailhead. Saturday night might be spent at the track with Mike or possibly at Rock Hound State Park or the Aguirre Springs campground. Sunday I imagine I'll be tired and will just drive home. That's my plan.