Santa Rosa Formation, New Mexico

Santa Rosa Formation
Stratigraphic range:
Santa Rosa Formation along I-25 in Glorieta Pass.
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsTecolotito Member, Los Esteros Member, Tres Lagunas Member
UnderliesGarita Creek Formation
OverliesAnton Chico Formation
Thickness32 meters (105 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, mudstone
OtherConglomerate
Location
Coordinates34°57′43″N 104°41′25″W / 34.9620°N 104.6902°W / 34.9620; -104.6902
RegionNew Mexico, Texas
CountryUnited States
Type section
Named forSanta Rosa, New Mexico
Named byN.H. Dalton
Year defined1919
Santa Rosa Formation, New Mexico (the United States)
Santa Rosa Formation, New Mexico (New Mexico)

The Santa Rosa Formation is a geologic formation exposed in New Mexico that was deposited in the Carnian Age of the late Triassic Period.

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