North of Las Cruces. From Interstate 25 in Las Cruces, take the University Exit. Watch for signs to A. B. Cox Visitor Center at the preserve. It's a 1.5 mile hike to the springs. This refuge has more than 300 species of wildlife, including 239 species of birds.
Admission is Free.
Located 6 miles southeast via Hwy 104 and 281. 25 miles north of Lordsburg via US 70 and NM 464, make a right on Game Department Rd. Just north of Pecos via NM 63. Site 1 Prairie Chicken Wildlife Area Wildlife viewing available. West of Portales, near Milnesand.