Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park is a protected natural area along the Rio Grande in New Mexico with riverside forests and wetland areas. The site features multiple trails for walking and exploring, along with a visitor center that shares information about the local environment.

This protected area was established in 2003 to safeguard the riverside forest along the Rio Grande for future generations. The site preserves a habitat that has been part of the regional landscape for centuries.

This place holds meaning for the community as a protected example of how the Rio Grande's natural edge can be preserved. Local organizations use the trails and grounds to teach visitors about the plants and animals that depend on riverside forests.

The trails are accessible during daylight hours and easy to walk, with information available at the entrance to help you navigate. There is parking for visitors and the center provides shelter if weather turns.

This place contains a research site for monitoring the Bosque ecosystem where scientists and students work together to study the riverlands. This partnership connects environmental protection with hands-on education.

Location: Doña Ana County

Inception: 2003

Website: https://emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/mesilla-valley-bosque-state-park

GPS coordinates: 32.31667,-106.75000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05