Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is currently experiencing flooding, resulting in temporary closures to public access in some areas. For public safety, please respect all posted closure signs, barriers, and law enforcement directives. Do not drive through or enter floodwaters. Refuge staff are actively monitoring water levels, and access will be restored once floodwater recedes and safety can be assessed.
Hunt/Fish Units A and B: These units follow the Rio Grande corridor, extending from the Rio Salado on the south to the La Joya Wildlife Management Area on the north.
Visit Us
Welcome to the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge's nature trails and outdoor recreational activities, which remain open and accessible to the public.
Location and Contact Information
About Us
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System in the lower 48 states. Four different biomes intersect here and support a wide array of biological diversity.
What We Do
The National Wildlife Refuge System is a series of lands and waters owned and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Wildlife conservation is at the heart of the refuge system. It drives everything we do from the purpose a refuge is established, to the recreational activities offered there, to the resource management tools we use. Selecting the right tools helps us ensure the survival of local plants and animals and helps fulfill the purpose of the refuge.
Our Species
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge is unique because four different kinds of biomes intersect on the refuge, including the Colorado Plateau Shrub Steppe, Great Plains Short Grass Prairie, the Chihuahuan Desert, and the Pinyon-Juniper Woodland.
Projects and Research
Persons interested in conducting research or other activities on Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge should submit the appropriate Special Use Permit application, (FWS Form 3-1383-R for research activities or FWS Form 3-1383-G for general activities), to jeff_sanchez@fws.gov.