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Rio Grande Gorge State Park 'Rio Grande Gorge' © Chris Walters
A view down the gorge from the bridge
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New Mexico
North Central Region
Rio Grande Gorge State Park
RIO GRANDE GORGE STATE PARK
RIO GRANDE GORGE STATE PARK
Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
© cChris Walters Photography

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A view down the gorge from the bridge

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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Side of gorge distant mountains

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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The gorge, valley, mountains hanging clouds

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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My beautiful wife at the point on the bridge where Mickey Mallory got married in the movie Natural Born Killers

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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Side of bridge, gorge, valley mountains

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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Gorge, valley mountains

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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Looking back into teh valley over the bridge toward Taos

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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Snow across the valley floor

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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Valley floor and distant mountains with hanging cloud No 1 of 3

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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Valley floor and distant mountains with hanging cloud No 2 of 3

Rio Grande Gorge State Park
'Rio Grande Gorge'
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Valley floor and distant mountains with hanging cloud No 3 of 3

Located on the central Rio Grande flyway, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is winter home to Canada geese, sandhill cranes, and various species of ducks and other waterfowl. A trail system along the river, classrooms, and an extensive library with viewing areas add to this valuable public resource.
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May 25 such a beautiful place to see by Carolyn
This is such a beautiful place to stop and see. dont miss this one! Also the rest area is very nice, with clean bathrooms.
May 22 A beautiful place
i love this beautiful place
May 10 If you are close it is a must see by laswalker
Stop here and peer off the bridge. You will have an amazing view. This is a must see free attraction!

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Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is at the west end of Candelaria Road NW, as shown on this map of the area. From I-40 take exit 157A onto Rio Grande Boulevard north for three blocks, and turn left onto Candelaria Road; from I-25 take exit 227 (Frontage Road) and turn right onto Candelaria Road.

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Rio Grande Gorge State Park
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