| Ownership |
New Mexico State Parks, HCR 63, Box
386, Raton NM 87740, 505-445-5607 |
| Habitats |
Forest (riparian, pine, temperate
coniferous), Grassland (low, seasonally wet), Rocky areas |
| Land-use |
Water management, Recreation,
Hunting |
| Threats |
Non-native animals |
| Site Criteria |
State conservation species (D1) |
| Site Description |
The area contains a narrowleaf cottonwood
riparian area. Scrub areas include New Mexico locust and Gambel oak. Ponderosa
Pine forests and spruce-aspen forests dominate the uplands. Lake Maloya provides
habitat for Bald Eagles in winter. Old mining camps have historic/cultural
significance. Comanche/Kiowa usage and occupation is evident.
There is high recreation use by locals. |
| Birds |
Home to a few Bald Eagle in winter. There are large
numbers of MacGillvary's Warbler and Green-tailed Towhee. The area has many Western
Bluebirds. Other priority species breed as well. Excellent example of intact
high-elevation riparian habitat. |
| Conservation Issues |
Feral cats. Too large an elk population. |
| Conservation Plan |
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| Monitor(s) |
None assigned |
| Nominator |
Rob Yaksich, 1321 Columbia Dr. NE, Albuquerque NM
87106, 505-268-7724 |
| Sources |
Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) |
| Links |
Sugarite Canyon State Park
eBird
New Mexico Hot Spot |
| Directions |
From I-25 in Raton, take NM72 east to NM-526 north
to the park. |
