Petaca Pinta WSA


Location: 50 miles southwest of Albuquerque; 20 miles south of Laguna Pueblo

Elevation Range: 6,100-7,300 feet
 
BLM Acreage: 11,668 acres
 
Description:
This area is known for its dramatic, colorful, and diverse topography that features lava, colorful mesas, and cliffs of sandstone. It is full of geological, biological, and archeological features, including both riparian and canyon-wall ecology. Vegetation includes piñon-juniper, desert scrub, cottonwoods, willows, and cattails. 

Access:
There is currently no public access to this WSA.

 

Contact Information
Rio Puerco Field Office
435 Montano NE
Albuquerque, NM  87107
(505) 761-8700


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