2026-04-23T20:00:00-06:00
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT FOR THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong west winds aloft and a surface trough in the lee of the southern Rockies will produce strong winds today. West and northwest wind gusts will peak between 40 and 55 mph with the strongest gusts in the Central Highlands. Humidity will also plummet mostly into the single digits this afternoon. Outside of the warned area, locally critical fire weather conditions are likely today as far west as the continental divide. * AREA AND TIMING...Today from 9 AM to 8 PM MDT for the Northeast and East Central Plains (Zones 104 and 126); Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125); Sandia, Manzano, and Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zones 122 and 124); West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109); Middle and Upper Rio Grande Valley, and Lower Chama River Valley (Zones 106 and 121). * 20 FOOT WINDS...West and northwest winds 20 to 35 mph, with gusts peaking between 40 and 55 mph. Strongest gusts will occur in and near the Central Highlands. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 6 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Summary
The Confluence with Rio Angostura to Osha Diversion is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 500 and 2000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with the best conditions occurring in the spring and early summer.
This segment is rated as a class III+ to IV, with a total mileage of approximately 9 miles. The run features several challenging rapids and obstacles, including the Class IV Ancho Rapids, the Class III+ Big Kahuna Rapids, and the Class III+ Souse Hole Rapids.
In order to protect the environment and ensure the safety of visitors, there are several regulations in place for this area. All visitors are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management, and all boats must be inspected for invasive species before entering the water.
Additionally, visitors are required to follow Leave No Trace principles and to pack out all trash and waste. Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited on the river, and visitors are required to wear a personal flotation device at all times.
Regional Streamflow Levels
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-04-22 |
| River Levels | 133 cfs (4.02 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 18% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii+-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 08277470 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Llanito Frio Campground
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Comales
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Comales Campground
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Flechado
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Hodges
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Agua Piedra
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Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion
Concrete Bridge To Nf Boundary
Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116
(La Cueva, Flechado, Gallegos, Tio Maes, La Presa) To Osha Diversion
Headwaters To Confluence With Rio Pueblo
Headwaters To Santa Barbara Campground
Rio Trampas Fishing
Rio Chiquito Fishing
Trampas Lakes Fishing
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