Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District wetland and bosque restoration complex near Belen on the Middle Rio Grande. Moist meadows, restored wetlands, and a visitor/education center (opened 2009) support birdwatching, hiking, and school programs — a public wildlife stop south of Albuquerque between Valle de Oro and Bosque del Apache.
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| Region | Valencia County, NM |
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| Coordinates | 34.6682, -106.7384 |
| County | Valencia |
| Manager | Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District |
| Core tract | ~97 acres (plus Stacey Unit & Rio Abajo additions) |
| Programs | Visitor/education center, wetland restoration, birding |
| Address | 2424 Hwy 47, Belen, NM 87002 |
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