Wildlife

Dexter National Fish Hatchery (SNARRC)

Chaves County, NM

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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center (historically Dexter National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center) in the Pecos Valley near Dexter. Public lobby with species displays; pre-arranged tours of the only federal facility dedicated solely to threatened and endangered Southwest fishes. Designated walk-in hunt units open seasonally.

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RegionChaves County, NM
Coordinates33.1950, -104.3500
CountyChaves
ManagerU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Official nameSouthwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center
Address7116 Hatchery Road, Dexter, NM 88230
Lobby hoursMon–Fri ~6:30–16:00 (confirm before visit)

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