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
| Region | San Miguel County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.5083, -105.1671 |
| County | San Miguel |
| Manager | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
| Area | ~8,672 acres |
| HQ / visitor pin | 435 NM Highway 281, Mile Marker 4, Las Vegas, NM 87701 |
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