Encinal Canyon Member of Dakota Sandstone (NM*)
early Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian)*
Type section: in W/2 NE/4 sec. 26, T. 10 N., R. 6 W., Laguna 7.5-min quadrangle, Valencia Co., NM (Aubrey, 1988 ).
San Juan basin*
Paradox basin*
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