San Andres National Wildlife Refuge Refuge supports a population of state-endangered desert bighorn sheep as well as mule deer, mountain lions, and golden eagles. Thirty eight species of mammals and 142 species of birds have been documented on the Refuge. North of Las Cruces. At the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge you will find 8,672 acres of prairie land. The refuge has more than 300 species of wildlife, including 239 species of birds, and is noted for its diversity of birds of prey.
Admission is Free.
Located 6 miles southeast via Hwy 104 and 281. With the exception of the lake itself and a surrounding patch of land the Department has since turned over control of the land to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which runs the remainder as a waterfowl refuge. It is home to many migrating flocks of waterfowl and the commonly seen eagle. Located by the Las Vegas National Refuge. Six miles southeast of Las Vegas via NM 104 and NM 281.