New Mexico swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 14 sensors reporting a water temperature in New Mexico today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   BLACK RIVER AT HARKEY CROSSING NR MALAGA, NMUSGS gauge · 3 ft³/s
   82°F 28°C8 hrs ago
2. #2
   PECOS RIVER AT RED BLUFF, NMUSGS gauge · 44 ft³/s
   81°F 27°C9 hrs ago
3. #3
   REVUELTO CREEK NEAR LOGAN, NMUSGS gauge · 30 ft³/s
   74°F 23°C9 hrs ago
4. #4
   ANIMAS RIVER AT FARMINGTON, NMUSGS gauge · 35 ft³/s
   73°F 23°C9 hrs ago
5. #5
   RIO GRANDE BELOW COCHITI DAM, NMUSGS gauge · 118 ft³/s
   73°F 23°C9 hrs ago

Active hazards in New Mexico

Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.

• Stay outFlash Flood Warning

  A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Otero, NM.

  NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM · until Aug 21, 4:15 PM

• CautionFlood Advisory

  A Flood Advisory is in effect for Sandoval, NM.

  NWS Albuquerque NM · until Aug 21, 4:30 PM

Where to swim in New Mexico

The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in New Mexico — check each one’s live conditions before you go.

4.5(3,565)

Elephant Butte Lake State Park

State park · Elephant Butte, New Mexico

The state's largest park features camping & hiking, plus a huge lake with marinas & sandy beaches.

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4.7(1,824)

Two Rivers Ruidoso River Park

Park · Ruidoso, New Mexico

Sprawling public park with paved trails & grassy expanses over 27 acres by the Ruidoso River.

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4.6(1,174)

Park Lake

Lake · Santa Rosa, New Mexico

⛺Camping nearby

Recreational lake featuring multiple traditional & bouncy water slides & swimming areas.

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4.5(1,013)

Ute Lake State Park

State park · Logan, New Mexico

⛺Camping nearby

A 13-mile reservoir along the Canadian River offers water sports, plus camping & hiking options.

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4.3(965)

Pecos River

River · New Mexico

The Pecos River originates in north-central New Mexico and flows into Texas, emptying into the Rio Grande. Its headwaters are on the eastern slope of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in Mora County north of Pecos, New Mexico, at an elevation of over 12,000 feet.

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4.4(922)

Bluewater Lake State Park

State park · Prewitt, New Mexico

Pinyon & juniper trees stud this park with fishing, boating, hiking & views of the Zuni Mountains.

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