Upcoming Hiking Events
January 24, 2020
●Full Moon Hike on Sunday, February 9 from 5 pm – 9 pm. The desert comes alive at night! Join Amigos de la Sevilleta Volunteer Naturalist on this evening hike to take in the beauty of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge under the full moon. Approximately a 4-mile moderate to strenuous hike over uneven surface, in arroyos and up hills. No reservations required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
●Sevilleta by Horseback on Friday, March 6 at 9 am – 3 pm. Join us for a guided horseback exploration of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge! Enjoy the breath-taking views from your saddle while learning some fascinating facts about the diverse landscape of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Load up your horse, saddle, water, and lunch. Dress for the weather. Space is limited so make your reservations now! Directions to meeting place will be provided in a confirmation phone call a few days before event.
●Once upon a Time: A Ranch – Lecture. Saturday, March 28 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Spanish colonizers brought livestock with them; thus began the first grazing on land that is now Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Livestock have left marks on this beautiful landscape – scattered wells, line shacks, fence posts, a rock cairn, etc. Join us for a presentation placing local livestock raising in the context of the western United States cattle industry up through the Campbell Family ranch that became Sevilleta.
●Once upon a time: A Ranch- Field tour on Saturday, April 4 from 9 am - 3 pm. This tour will highlight the Ranching history of Sevilleta. Reservations are required, call 505/864-4021.
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge's Visitor Center and front gate's open hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through SATURDAY Now! The Refuge' public trails are open sunrise to sunset. You are allowed to park at the entry gate and walk in to enjoy the trails when the Visitor Center and gate are not open. Restroom facilities are available at the Visitor Center during open hours.
Plan Your Visit
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)