You probably wouldn’t think of heading to the high desert expecting to find beautiful, naturally occurring rivers, but you should. While New Mexico might be perceived as dry, it offers amazing opportunities for those looking to have some fun in the sun and water. In fact, these rivers may be the state’s best-kept secret! From pristine high-mountain streams to lazy meandering rivers, New Mexico’s waters provide some of the best fishing, boating, and other recreational activities in the Southwest.
New Mexico has approximately 108,014 miles of river, of which 124.3 miles of four rivers are designated as wild and scenic—approximately 1/10th of 1% of the state’s river miles.
Borrowed, in part, from newmexico.gov
