Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
Directions: From Raton, take I-25 S to Maxwell, go N on NM State Highway 445 0.8 mile and W on NM State Highway 505 approximately 2.5 miles. Turn N at entrance sign (1.5 miles to headquarters).
Primary Wildlife: Nesting and feeding area for migratory birds, especially wintering waterfowl.
Habitat: Rolling grasslands, developed croplands, and storage reservoirs.
Recreation and Education: Wildlife observation, hiking in most areas by permit, and sport fishing during summer months.
Special Note: Waterfowl concentrations during winter months attract many bald eagles to the area.
P.O. Box 276
Maxwell, NM 87728
(505) 375-2331
Last Updated: 13 Sep 2011
Published: 29 Apr 2002
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.
Published: 29 Apr 2002
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.
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Parks Near Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
- Cimarron Canyon State Park, NM (32 mi.)
- Capulin Volcano National Monument, NM (37 mi.)
- Wheeler Peak Wilderness, NM (46 mi.)
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