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Known for its abundance of quartz and agate crystals, this state park southeast of Deming is a popular destination for rock enthusiasts. Facilities at this park include restrooms, showers, an RV dump station, campsites, a group shelter and a visitor center.
Address: . NM USA
 1 505 546-6182
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Located just north of Socorro, Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is primarily a research area, although limited waterfowl and dove hunting is available. Environmental education programs for students are offered by appointment.
Address: . NM USA
 Send an Email 1 505 864-4021
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Covering 57,191 acres along the Rio Grande near Socorro, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge harbors thousands of birds that arrive each autumn and stay through winter. Hiking and nature observation are popular activities here, and primitive camping is available for educational and volunteer groups only.
Address: . NM USA
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The Silver City Ranger District of the Gila National Forest is comprised of three areas, the Burro Mountain region, the portion just west from Emory Pass of the Black Range and the area surrounding Silver City. These area encompass 402,972 acres of forest used for research, mining, timber harvesting, livestock grazing and recreational activities.
Address: 3005 E. Camino del Bosque Silver City NM USA 88061
1 505 388-8201
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Featuring over four miles of hiking trails, Dripping Springs Natural Area also offers wildlife viewing and picnicking opportunities. A visitor center features 22 picnic sites, restrooms and interpretive displays on the Organ Mountains.
Address: 1800 Marquess Street Las Cruces NM USA 88005-3370
1 505 525-4300
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Community Built Park is a family-oriented recreational facility that features a large playground, picnic tables and a skateboarding area. The park hosts a number of special events throughout the year.
Address: 1305 N Grant Silver City NM USA
1 505 534-0261
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Elephant Butte Lake State Park, situated just north of Elephant Butte, facilitates a host of water sports and offers a visitor center with regional interpretive exhibits. Campsites, restrooms, a marina and a playground are located on-site.
Address: . NM USA
1 505 744-5923
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Caballo Lake State Park is located 16 mi (26 km) south of Truth or Consequences in southern New Mexico. Opportunities for camping, picnicking, fishing and hiking are offered here. In late October, bald and golden eagles arrive to nest in the area.
Address: . NM USA
1 505 743-3942
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This is one of the main attractions in the area; the national park is over five hundred acres in size. The cliffs lie on the edge of the Gila Wilderness and because it's in a national park it will be preserved. Over five hundred people visited the dwellings last year. There are no signs of human habitat in the park.
Address: . Silver City NM
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City of Rocks State Park is accessed off State Route 61 in southwestern New Mexico. The park is named after the monolithic rock structures, formed of volcanic ash some 30 million years ago, that are located throughout the landscape. Camping, picnicking and hiking are popular activities here.
Address: . NM USA
1 505 536-2800
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Pancho Villa State Park is a short distance from the Texas border in southern New Mexico. The park features a number of historical exhibits that explore the Columbus military camp raid executed by General Francisco Pancho Villa in 1916. Camping, picnicking and hiking are among the activities offered at this park.
Address: . NM USA
1 505 531-2711
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Visitors travel to Percha Dam State Park, situated just south of Caballo, to enjoy fishing and hiking on the Rio Grande. The park is 21 mi (34 km) south of Truth or Consequences in southern New Mexico.
Address: . NM USA
1 505 743-3942
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Situated in southern New Mexico at Radium Springs, this state park provides year-round camping, picnicking and bird-watching. Fishing, canoeing and kayaking on the Rio Grande are popular activities from mid-March through mid-October.
Address: . NM USA
1 505 524-4068
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