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Rio Grande Nature Ctr. State Park

Announcements

Park grounds are open 7 days a week to all visitors from 8 am to 5 pm. The Visitor Center is open 9 am to 4 pm.
    Posting Dates: 04-29-2025 - ongoing
Hazard limb warning: Some species of trees commonly “self prune.” Poplars are most known for branch drop and cottonwoods (Populous deltoids) are poplars. Their branches tend to drop Spring through Fall with most drops happening at the time the leaves are falling. While stressors can contribute (high winds, heavy snowfall, ice, disease and insects) the branches drop under healthy circumstances as well.
    Posting Dates: 04-29-2025 - ongoing
Nature Shop hours: Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 2 pm, Fri - Sun: 10 am - 2 pm (may vary based on volunteer availability).
    Posting Dates: 04-29-2025 - ongoing
Phone lines are currently out at the park; we are working to resolve the issue. You can email park Superintendent at Levi.dean@emnrd.nm.gov or call our main office in Santa Fe for assistance at 505-476-3355. Staff cell phone number is 505-795-3782 but there is limited to no cell service in most of the park. Thank you for your patience.
    Posting Dates: 05-07-2025 - 06-30-2025

Closures

The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
    Posting Dates: 11/18/2021 - ongoing

Restrictions

Smoking and open flame is prohibited in the park and surrounding Bosque. City of Albuquerque Code of Ordinances, Article 19.
    Posting Dates: 2/25/2021 - ongoing
Leashed pets are welcome in the parking area. Please use the bike trail to access the city trails adjacent to the park to walk your pet. Only service dogs are allowed on trails within the Nature Center.
    Posting Dates: 2/25/2021 - ongoing
The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is a wildlife sanctuary. Drones are prohibited per New Mexico Administrative Code 19.5.2.9C.
    Posting Dates: 5/20/2022 - ongoing



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ADDRESS & PHONE

2901 Candelaria Rd., NW
Albuquerque NM 87107
505-344-7240

 
 
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