SPORTS & RECREATION / PARKS AND NATURE
Regional Recreational Areas
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance Road
Los Alamos
505-672-3861
24-Hour Information
505-672-0343
www.nps.gov/band
Chama River Canyon Wilderness
Santa Fe National Forest
Coyote
505-638-5526
www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe/recreation/wilderness.htm
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail System
Chama River Canyon Wilderness
Santa Fe National Forest
Trail Headquarters
888-909-CDTA
www.cdtrail.org
Dome Wilderness & Bandelier Wilderness
Bandelier National Monument
Santa Fe National Forest
Jemez Springs
505-829-3535
www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe/recreation/wilderness.htm
Gallinas Wilderness
Gila National Forest
Silver City
575-388-8201
http://www2.srs.fs.fed.us/r3/gila/recreation
McAllister Lake Fishing Area
NM Highway 104/281
SE of Las Vegas
505-476-8000
www.wildlife.state.nm.us
Orilla Verde Recreation Area
NM Highway 70
Taos Field Office
575-758-8851
575-770-1600
www.nm.blm.gov
Pecos Wilderness
Santa Fe National Forest
Pecos
505-757-6121
www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe/recreation/wilderness.htm
Quemado Lake Recreation Area
Gila National Forest
Quemado
575-388-8201
San Pedro Parks Wilderness & Lake
Santa Fe National Forest
NM Highway 126
Cuba
505-289-3264
www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe/recreation/wilderness.htm
Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
Sandia Pueblo
11143 Highway 85 NW
Albuquerque
505-897-3971
Valles Caldera National Preserve
2201 Trinity Drive
Los Alamos
505-661-3333
www.vallescaldera.gov
Wheeler Peak Wilderness
Carson National Forest
Taos
575-758-6200
www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/recreation/wilderness
White Rock Crags
Bandelier National Monument
Los Alamos
505-672-3861
24-Hour Information
505-672-0343
http://lamountaineers.org/zLOCATE.html
Wild Rivers Recreation Area
Taos Field Office
575-758-8851
Visitor Center
575-770-1600
www.nm.blm.gov
Exploring Nature
Albuquerque Aquarium
2601 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque
505-764-6200
www.cabq.gov/biopark/aquarium
Albuquerque Biological Park
903 Tenth Street SW
Albuquerque
505-764-6200
www.cabq.gov/biopark
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
State Highway 1
Socorro
505-835-1828
www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/nmrefuges.html
Colin Neblett State Wildlife Area
Eagle Nest
505-476-8000
www.wildlife.state.nm.us
Edward Sargent State Wildlife Area
NM 17 & US 64/84
Chama
505-476-8000
www.wildlife.state.nm.us
Ice Cave & Banderos Volcano
12000 Ice Caves Road
Grants
888-ICE-CAVE
www.icecaves.com
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Cochiti Pueblo
Forest Service Road 266
505-761-8700
www.nm.blm.gov/recreation/albuquerque/kasha_katuwe.htm
Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
NM Highways 104/281
SE of Las Vegas
505-425-3581
www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/nmrefuges.html
Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
Santa Fe Botanical Garden
La Cienega
505-428-1684
www.santafebotanicalgarden.org
Manzano Hawk Watch Site
Hawk Watch International
Manzano
505-255-7622
www.hawkwatch.org
Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
Maxwell
505-375-2331
www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/nmrefuges.html
Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve
Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Turquoise Trail
505-428-1684
www.santafebotanicalgarden.org
Rancho de las Golondrinas
334 Los Pinos Road
Santa Fe
505-471-2261
www.golondrinas.org
Randall Davey Audubon Center
1800 Upper Canyon Road
Santa Fe
505-983-4609
http://nm.audubon.org
Red Rock State Park
Churchrock
575-722-3839
Camping Reservations
575-863-9330
www.ci.gallup.nm.us/rrp/00182_redrock.html
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria NW
Albuquerque
505-344-7240
www.rgnc.org
Rio Grande Zoo
Albuquerque Biological Park
903 Tenth Street SW
Albuquerque
505-764-6200
www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo
Shady Lakes Water Lily Gardens
11033 4th Street NW
Albuquerque
505-898-2568
www.shadylakes.com
Tres Piedras State Wildlife Area
US Highway 60
Taos
575-476-8000
www.wildlife.state.nm.us
Uracca State Wildlife Area
NM Highway 522
Questa
505-476-8000
www.wildlife.state.nm.us
W.A. “Bill” Humphries State Wildlife Area
US Highway 64/84
Chama
505-476-8000
www.wildlife.state.nm.us
Wildlife West Enhanced Zoo & Nature Park
87 North Frontage Road
Edgewood
505-281-7655
877-981-9453
www.wildlifewest.org
New Mexico State Parks
Weaving a colorful tapestry of natural wonder, the New Mexico State Parks System encompasses historic sites, recreational resources, deep forests, alpine splendor, and red-rock majesty. No doubt, the panoramic grandeur celebrated in the state’s parks and monuments have played a major role in New Mexico’s claim as the Land of Enchantment. This list includes parks within a reasonable distance from Santa Fe and Taos, along with others that offer a relaxing weekend or holiday getaway. For complete details on amenities and activities associated with the state park system, contact:
New Mexico State Parks
Santa Fe
505-476-3355
888-NMPARKS
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Bluewater Lake State Park
Prewitt
505-876-2391
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Bottomless Lakes State Park
Roswell
505-624-6058
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Caballo Lake State Park
Caballo
505-743-3942
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Cimarron Canyon State Park
Eagle Nest
505-377-6271
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Conchas Lake State Park
Conchas Dam
505-868-2270
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Coyote Creek State Park
Guadalupita
505-387-2328
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Eagle Nest
505-377-1594
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
El Vado Lake State Park
Tierra Amarilla
505-588-7247
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Elephant Butte
505-744-5923
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Fenton Lake State Park
Jemez Springs
505-829-3630
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Heron Lake State Park
Los Ojos
505-588-7470
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Hyde Memorial State Park
Santa Fe
505-983-7175
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
Carlsbad
505-887-5516
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Manzano Mountains State Park
Mountainair
505-847-2820
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Morphy Lake State Park
Guadalupita
505-387-2328
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Navajo Lake State Park
Navajo Dam
505-632-2278
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Oasis State Park
Portales
505-356-5331
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Albuquerque
505-344-7240
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Santa Rosa Lake State Park
Santa Rosa
505-472-3110
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Storrie Lake State Park
Las Vegas
505-425-7278
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Sugarite Canyon State Park
Raton
505-445-5607
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Sumner Lake State Park
Fort Sumner
505-355-2541
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Ute Lake State Park
Logan
505-487-2284
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
Villanueva State Park
Villanueva
505-421-2957
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD
New Mexico National Forests
The Southwestern Region of the National Forest System covers a vast 22.3 million acres, including 11 national forests and three national grasslands. In New Mexico, these lands are characterized by sudden bursts of alpine peaks, colorful mesas, and breathtaking canyons. This sun-drenched region with its clear mountain streams is also renowned for its Indian-Hispanic-Anglo culture. The remnants of ancient civilizations are celebrated today in the wealth of prehistoric and historic sites and in the lives of many of its people who still honor the ways of centuries past. A sampling of the treasures scattered throughout New Mexico is listed here. For more information on these and other valuable resources, contact the Southwest Coordination Center in Albuquerque:
USDA Forest Service
Southwestern Region
505-842-3292
www.fs.fed.us/r3
Campsite Reservations
877-444-6777
www.reserveusa.com
Carson National Forest
Taos
75-758-6200
www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson
Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest can be found in the 1.5-million acres covered by the Carson National Forest. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico. Magnificent alpine scenery and cool summer temperatures draw regional residents and vacationers for fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. Winter activities include skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.
Cibola National Forest
Albuquerque
505-346-3900
www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola
At a towering 10,678 feet in elevation, the Hudsonian Forest zone is the highest and wettest life zone in the Sandias and offers a welcome contrast to Albuquerque’s Upper Sonoran Desert climate. Pine, aspen, and mountain maple blend with Douglas fir and spruce to produce some of the area’s most spectacular scenery. This area is also rich in various wildlife including wild turkeys, black bear, and deer.
Gila National Forest
Silver City
575-388-8201
www.fs.fed.us/r3/gila
Spectacular scenery ranging from high cool mountains with aspen and Douglas fir to warm semi-arid lowlands with juniper, oak and cactus makes up one of the more remote and least developed National Forests in the southwest. Covering 3.3 million acres of publicly owned forest and range land, rugged alpine beauty rises above the desert country of southwestern New Mexico and embraces the Gila National Forest and the first wilderness in America. The forest is home to wildlife such as the black bear, mountain lion, elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, and wild turkey. Eagles, falcons, and hawk soar in the breeze overhead.
Lincoln National Forest
Alamogordo
575-434-7200
www.fs.fed.us/r3/lincoln
Famous as the birthplace of Smokey the Bear, the living symbol of fire prevention, the forest is located in south-central New Mexico and covers more than 1.1 million acres that stretch north from Texas past the Capitan Mountains. Extending down the lower one-third of New Mexico, the Lincoln National Forest provides a diversity of landscapes, landforms, and habitats for a variety of wildlife. Higher elevations offer mountain meadows and mixtures of pine and oak dotted with brilliant wildflowers and blossoming plants. Two wilderness areas pass through five different life zones from Chihuahuan Desert to sub-alpine forest.
Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe
505-438-7840
www.fs.fed.us/r3/sfe
Some of the finest scenery in the Southwest covers 1.6 million acres of spectacular mountain terrain to create an outdoor paradise. Elevations rise from 5,300 to 13,103 feet at the summit of Truchas Peak, located within the Pecos Wilderness. The wilderness covers 223,333 acres at the southern end of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains at the headwaters of the Pecos River. Many lakes, more than 150 miles of streams, a 100-foot waterfall, and innumerable springs also dot the area. An extensive trail system provides many opportunities for both day use and camping.
New Mexico Wine Trails
Distinguished as the oldest wine-producing region in the nation with roots that go back to the 1600s, New Mexico saw a rebirth of this ancient craft in 1978. Today, nearly 20 wineries produce 350,000 gallons of wine each year in this well-established industry. Visits to wine country can include tastings, special events, picnics, fine dining, and delightful bed and breakfast inns. The New Mexico Wine Growers Association offers in-depth information on the state’s wineries and a schedule of special events:
New Mexico Wine Growers Association
505-899-3815
866-4WineNM
www.nmwine.com
Regional Wineries
Anasazi Fields Winery
26 Camino de los Pueblitos
Placitas
505-867-3062
www.anasazifieldswinery.com
Anderson Valley Vineyards
4920 Rio Grande Boulevard NW
Albuquerque
505-344-7266
Black Mesa Winery
1502 State Highway 68
Velarde
800-852-MESA
www.blackmesawinery.com
Casa Rondena Winery
733 Chavez Road NW
Albuquerque
505-344-5911
800-706-1699
www.casarondena.com
Corrales Winery
6275 Corrales Road
Corrales
505-898-5165
www.corraleswinery.com
Gruet Winery
8400 Pan American Freeway NE
Albuquerque
505-821-0055
888-857-WINE
www.gruetwinery.com
La Chiripada Winery
Highway 75
Dixon
505-579-4437
800-528-7801
www.lachiripada.com
Los Luceros Winery
Winery Lane
Alcalde
505-852-1085
505-753-7925
www.newmexico.org/cuisine/wineries/los_luceros.php
Madison Vineyards & Winery
NM Highway 3
Ribera
505-421-8028
www.madison-winery.com
Milagro Vineyards & Winery
985 West Ella
Corrales
505-898-3998
www.milagrovineyardsandwinery.com
Sandia Shadows Vineyard & Winery
11704 Coronado NE
Albuquerque
505-856-1006
Santa Fe Vineyards
Espanola
505-753-8100
800-477-2571
Santa Fe Vineyards Tasting Room
235 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe
505-455-2826
www.santafevineyards.com
Vivac Winery
2075 State Highway 68
Dixon
505-579-4441
www.vivacwinery.com
Wines of the San Juan
233 Hwy 511
Blanco
505-632-0879
www.winesofthesanjuan.com
Local Parks & Recreation
Los Alamos County Parks
871 Trinity Drive
Los Alamos
505-662-8159
505-662-8357
Open Space/Trails
505-661-8480
www.losalamosnm.us/rec/Pages/default.aspx
Taos County Parks & Recreation
105 Albright Street
Taos
575-758-8884
www.taoscounty.org
City of Bernalillo
Parks & Recreation
829 Camino del Pueblo
Bernalillo
505-867-3311
www.townofbernalillo.org
City of Corrales
Parks & Recreation
500 Jones Road
Corrales
505-897-0502
www.corrales-nm.org
City of Las Vegas
Recreation Department
1700 North Grand Avenue
Las Vegas
505-454-1401
www.lasvegasnm.gov
City of Rio Rancho
Cultural Enrichment
3900 Southern Boulevard
Rio Rancho
505-891-5015
www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us
City of Santa Fe Parks & Recreation
490 Bishops Lodge Road
Santa Fe
505-955-2100
www.santafenm.gov/index.asp?NID=548
City of Taos Parks
400 Camino de la Placita
Taos
575-758-8234
www.taosgov.com
