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Welcome to San Andres National Wildlife Refuge! The Refuge is 57,215 acres of rugged Chihuahuan desert mountains and canyons. The Refuge is located about 30 miles northeast of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Our web site contains information regarding management of the Refuge, educational research, habitat improvement projects; and photographs of Refuge wildlife, plants, and scenery.		  
Refuge riparian area during January 2013 snow. Photo taken by K. Cobble, Refuge Manager
Refuge riparian area during January 2013 snow. Photo credit: K. Cobble,USFWS
Refuge view during January 2013 snowfall. Photo taken by K. Cobble, Refuge Manager
Refuge view during January 2013 snowfall. Photo credit: K. Cobble, USFWS
The first wildlife refuge was established by President Theodore Roosevelt at Pelican Island, Florida, in 1903 to protect egrets, herons, and other birds that were being killed to provide feathers for the fashion industry.
Desert mule deer doe-Odocoileus hemionus. Photo taken by G. Powers, Refuge Volunteer
Desert mule deer doe-Odocoileus hemionus. Credit: G. Powers, USFWS
Sotol stalks (Dasylirion wheeleri) at sunrise. Photo taken by N. Choquette, SCA Student
Sotol stalks (Dasylirion wheeleri) at sunrise.Credit:N. Choquette, USFWS
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Last updated: February 8, 2013
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