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Abiquiu Reservoir

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This 5,200 surface acre reservoir offers some of the finest fishing in northern New Mexico. Reptile fossils 200 million years old have been found in the area. The area includes a fine panoramic view of the Cerro Pedernal from the dam. It is surrounded by red sandstone formations on Hwy 84 and adjacent to historical Pedernal Mountain to the south on Hwy 96.

Directions

Abiquiu Lake is located in northern New Mexico, 61 miles north of Santa Fe on Hwy 84 at the intersection of Hwy 96. From Espanola, 30 mi W on US 84, 2 mi S on NM 96.

References and External Links

• http://www.spa.usace.army.mil/recreation/default.htm

Posted by: thoos and last modified on Dec 11, 2006 by thoos

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