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Cooper Arroyo

River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 428 ftΒ³/s over 55 years).
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natural watercourse in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 08285500, as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 428 ftΒ³/s over 55 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
504 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.79 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 428 ftΒ³/s over 55 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for New Mexico yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RIO CHAMA BELOW EL VADO DAM, NM (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cooper Arroyo

H: 83Β° L: 53Β°
Overcast
Overcast
54Β°
|
Feels like 51Β°
Precipitation
37%
Humidity
65%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
58Β°
3 AM
Clear
53Β°
6 AM
Overcast
54Β°
9 AM
Cloudy
70Β°
12 PM
Cloudy
79Β°
3 PM
Cloudy
83Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
57Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cooper Arroyo?
Cooper Arroyo is a river in New Mexico.
Can you swim at Cooper Arroyo?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Cooper Arroyo have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cooper Arroyo include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby