Wildlife
Chaves County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
USFWS refuge on the Chihuahuan Desert / southern Great Plains transition northeast of Roswell. Gypsum sinkhole lakes, Pecos River wetlands, and spring-fed units host tens of thousands of sandhill cranes and waterfowl in fall–winter plus one of North America’s most diverse dragonfly assemblages in summer; 6.5-mile wildlife drive and trails from the visitor center.
| Region | Chaves County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.4560, -104.4017 |
| Peak wildlife | Sandhill cranes / snow geese (fall) |
| Specialty | 100+ odonate species |
| Manager | USFWS |
| Access | Paved to visitor center |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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