Wildlife

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

San Miguel County, NM

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USFWS national wildlife refuge of ~8,700 acres on the edge of the Great Plains ~6 miles southeast of Las Vegas, NM. Shortgrass prairie, canyons, and wetlands along Gallinas/creek systems support migratory waterfowl, raptors, and grassland birds; visitor center area and auto/foot routes for wildlife observation.

Field facts

RegionSan Miguel County, NM
Coordinates35.5083, -105.1671
CountySan Miguel
ManagerU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Area~8,672 acres
HQ / visitor pin435 NM Highway 281, Mile Marker 4, Las Vegas, NM 87701

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