The Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area of New Mexico managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, 20 miles north of Socorro, New Mexico. The Rio Salado and the Rio Grande flow through the refuge.
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Visiting during the pandemic, I didnt get to enjoy the full experience and facilities here. The visitor center was closed, of course. I wish I could have seen what knowledge about local discoveries regarding geologival and anthropological research had been done on the refuge. Nevertheless, I had a good time following the well-marked Mesa View path. It was easy to stay on the trail as it was clearly delineated. Better for the hiker and the wildlife! Bring sunblock and plenty of water! The website didn't lie about the excitement of the shorter wildflower trail (full...
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The Visitor Center at the outside had some nice walking paths, with native plants, bird feeders, and lots of hummingbirds, but the inside was closed for some strange reason. There is no wildlife drive at this location, and because the visitor center was closed, there was no way to find out how to access parts of the Refuge. Internet was sketchy here for me, so I couldn't use that to access the website to get him...
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A wonderful place to visit, this wildlife reservation is reach just a hour south of Albuquerque. Go when the weather is nice, and you want to spend the time walking around in the protected wilderness, seeing several different life zones, each with its distinct flora and fauna. The staff in the museum and bookshop are friendly and want to share their knowledge. Highly...
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