Southwest New Mexico

Bureau of Land Management (505) 525-4300

Along the road look for Gambel’s and Scaled Quail and Greater Roadrunner (R). In the riparian zone, watch for Common Black-Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Bridled Titmouse, Bell’s Vireo, Lucy’s Warbler, Hooded and Scott’s Orioles, and Vermilion, Brown- crested and Willow Flycatchers (5); and Gila Woodpecker (R).
Habitat: Slow-moving river; rocky cliffs; ancient cottonwoods and willows.
Location: Travel north of Lordsburg on US 70 for 2 miles and turn right on NM 464. Travel 14.1 miles on NM 464 to a point 50 feet south of the GrantlHidalgo County boundary sign. Turn left (west) on County Road A027 (Fuller Road), and drive 3.6 miles. Turn right (north) on County Road A024 (Caprock Ranch Road). Continue another 4.9 miles to the BLM sign in Nichols Canyon for Wilderness Study Area site. Continue 0.8 mile to the river and park in the designated parking area.
Caution: 4-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicles only!