U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge on the western edge of the Great Plains near Maxwell, established in 1965 for migratory birds. Reservoirs, grasslands, and croplands concentrate waterfowl, sandhill cranes, and raptors—an under-covered Colfax County wildlife stop between Raton and Las Vegas.
Field facts
| Region | Colfax County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.5695, -104.5868 |
| Managing agency | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Established | 1965 |
| Focus | Migratory birds / waterfowl |
| Habitats | Lakes, wetlands, shortgrass prairie, cropland |
| Region | Western Great Plains / Raton Basin edge |
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