Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States |
Nearest city | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Coordinates | 34°58′N 106°40′W / 34.97°N 106.67°W |
Area | 570 acres (230 ha) |
Established | 2012 |
Governing body | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
Website | Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge |
The Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area in New Mexico managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It is located 7 miles (11 km) south of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This unit abuts the Rio Grande Valley State Park, which is adjacent to the Rio Grande.