Villanueva State Park
New Mexico State Park
Villanueva State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located on the banks of the Pecos River. The park features red and yellow sandstone cliffs, cottonwood trees, and other native plants. Villanueva State Park's elevation is 6,110 feet (1862 m) above sea level. The park sits in the shift from The Rocky Mountains and The Great Plains. The park is located southwest of the town of Las Vegas, 35 miles (56 km) New Mexico. While on the lookout trails of Villanueva State Park, one can view the Pecos River.
History
Villanueva State Park was established in 1967, when land was donated by San Miguel del Vado Land Grant Board of Trustees. When the land was granted in 1967, the park was 67 acres which included 4,800 feet of river access from the park. Later, 3.5 miles of the Pecos River was opened to the public from the park.
State marker inscription
"Couched between high red sandstone bluffs in a beautiful valley of the Pecos River, this park is located near the picturesque Spanish colonial village of Villanueva.
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