Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice
Although most refuge lands and outdoor spaces have remained open for the public to enjoy, we encourage you to:
- Check local conditions on this website and call ahead for current information
- Follow current CDC safe practices by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
- Most importantly, stay home if you feel sick
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Temporarily Closing Visitor Center
. . . to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, and you--our friends and neighbors.
Agency's COVID-19 Announcement
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Refuge Trails Open Sunrise to Sunset
You are allowed to park at the Refuge entry gate and walk in to enjoy the trails when the gate is not open.
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American black bear
The American black bear is the smallest of the three bear species found in North America, and are found only in North America.
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Pronghorn antelope
The pronghorn antelope is not really an antelope, but is the sole descendent of an ancient deer-like family.
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eBird Observation Entries
Find out what birds are being seen at the refuge, including the most recent sightings. You can enter your bird sightings also!
eBird Daily Observations
At Sevilleta Wildlife Refuge
Showcasing Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center's Vast Colors!
Enjoy the detailed 53 page pamphlet linked below, which identifies various native flowers and flowering plants seen along the trails around the refuge's Visitor Center. Photographs and drawings of flowering plants are categorized by petal color. Cacti and tree flowers are also included. (The pamphlet guide may take a moment to load and open.)
Field Guide to Flowers / © Sheryl M. Mayfield
The Refuge's previously reviewed, draft Compatibility Determinations (CDs) have been finalized, following last July's period of public comments. The refuge's CDs on Fishing, Cemetery Visitation,
Recreation Use in San Lorenzo Canyon, Research, Interpretation, Special Events, Wildlife Photography, and Wildlife Observation have all been finalized and can be viewed in the link below. We thank you for your interest in Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge!
Refuge's Completed Compatibility Determinations (CDs)
We Appreciate Your Support!
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service COVID 19 Announcement
In keeping with guidance from the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and acting out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily suspending (closing) operations of the Visitor Center at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge.
We are committed to doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, and you--our friends and neighbors. Therefore, planned Refuge events and programs may not take place as scheduled. Refuge lands, including nature trails and outdoor recreational activities, remain open and accessible to the public. Please visit refuge information kiosks or brochure boxes for visitor information and refuge maps. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide updates as they become available.
More information is available by calling 505-864-4021 during business hours M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm.
About the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.
Learn more about the NWRS
Page Photo Credits – Pronghorn-photo by refuge remote camera / USFWS, Double Rainbow over Site / © Caleb Hickman, Rufous hummingbird / © W. Radke, USFWS, Black bear-photo by refuge remote camera / USFWS, Pronghorn relaxing-photo by refuge remote camera / USFWS, Harrier hawk / © Bernadette Madison, USFWS, Cottontail on trail behind hiker / M. Weisenberger, USFWS, Image of Agency' COVID-19 Announcement Letter / USFWS, Evening primrose / © Sheryl M. Mayfield, Wildlife Photographers / USFWS, Gunnison's prairie dogs / © Jeremy Stein, All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted.
Last Updated: Mar 31, 2020