Wildlife

Elena Gallegos Open Space

Bernalillo County, NM

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City of Albuquerque Open Space (~640 acres) on the Sandia foothills at Elena Gallegos Picnic Area / Albert G. Simms Park. Piñon-juniper habitat with foothills wildlife (coyote, occasional bear/cougar sign, birds). Cottonwood Springs Trail is a short paved interpretive path to a pond and wildlife viewing blind; longer foothill trails connect into the Sandia foothills network.

Field facts

RegionBernalillo County, NM
Coordinates35.1657, -106.4651
CountyBernalillo
ManagerCity of Albuquerque Open Space Division
Address7100 Tramway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
HighlightCottonwood Springs Trail to wildlife blind
FeeSmall per-vehicle day fee (weekdays/weekends differ)

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