Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
LocationBernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
Nearest cityAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Coordinates34°58′N 106°40′W / 34.97°N 106.67°W / 34.97; -106.67
Area570 acres (230 ha)
Established2012 (2012)
Governing bodyU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WebsiteValle 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.