Sabinoso Wilderness New Mexico.

Taos Field Office

With two outstanding Wild and Scenic Rivers and three developed recreation areas, the BLM’s Taos Field Office is a great place to experience a whitewater rafting challenge; enjoy a breathtaking view of a river gorge; hike miles of developed trails; camp under the stars; view wildlife; or visit important prehistoric, historic, or active cultural sites. Come and explore over 594,000 acres of your public lands. The Field Office also administers over 4 million acres of Federal mineral estate.

Popular Recreation Areas

Diablo Canyon Recreation Area
La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs
Nambe Badlands Trail  
New Mexico Recreation Activities
Posi-Ouinge
Rio Chama Wild and Scenic River Lottery/Permits
Rí­o Grande del Norte National Monument
Sabinoso Wilderness 
Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

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Recreation

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Rí­o Grande del Norte National Monument
The Rí­o Grande del Norte National Monument is comprised of rugged, wide open plains at an average elevation of 7,000 feet, dotted by volcanic cones, and cut by steep canyons with rivers tucked away in their depths.
A wide photo of a river running through a deep brown canyon, with blue skies and bright sun in the background.

Leadership

Eric Valencia

Field Manager (acting)
Phone:
(575) 758-8851

Latest News

BLM seeks advisory council nominations for the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO, Farmington DO, Farmington FO, Taos FO  | 
Call for Nominations for Bureau of Land Management Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO, Farmington DO, Farmington FO, Taos FO  | 
BLM updates management plan for Río Grande del Norte National Monument New Mexico, Taos FO  | 
Notice of Public Meeting Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, New Mexico New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO, Farmington DO, Farmington FO, Taos FO  | 
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Public Meeting, Upper Pecos River Watershed Protection Area Withdrawal, New Mexico New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO  | 

Contact

Mailing Address:
1024 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571-5983
Email: blm_nm_tafo_admin@blm.gov
Phone: 575-758-8851
Hours:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F

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If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Rí­o Grande del Norte National Monument

A view of the Rio Grande Gorge from the top of the rim.

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