Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, Nature reserve in Socorro County, United States
The Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge spans 230,000 acres across five distinct ecosystems, including Chihuahuan Desert and Great Plains Grasslands in New Mexico.
The land belonged to Piro Pueblo inhabitants until 1598, when Spanish settlers established a military post called New Sevilla in the region.
The University of New Mexico maintains a research station within the refuge, conducting over 75 scientific projects focused on ecological preservation.
Visitors can explore 12 miles of hiking trails from sunrise to sunset, while the Visitor Center operates Wednesday through Friday between June and September.
The refuge intersects four major North American biomes: Colorado Plateau, Great Plains, Chihuahuan Desert, and Pinyon-Juniper Woodland.
Location: Socorro County
Operator: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
GPS coordinates: 34.30512,-106.80174
Latest update: November 23, 2025 12:51
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