2026-01-25T08:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches across much of eastern New Mexico with higher amounts of 8 to 16 inches above 9,000 feet. Localized areas in eastern Torrance, Guadalupe, and De Baca counties will receive between 8 and 10 inches. Bitterly cold temperatures will accompany the snow. * WHERE...Much of central to east central New Mexico, including Interstate 40 from Tijeras to Santa Rosa to the Texas border. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible for an extended period of time, most notably along I-40 from Tijeras Canyon to the Texas border. The weight of accumulating snow will stress the power grid, potentially creating outages. An extended period of cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when much of the eastern half of New Mexico will be in the single digits with wind chills below zero.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 150 and 300 cubic feet per second (cfs). The river has a class rating of III to IV, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The segment mileage for this river run is approximately 14 miles.
The Rio Pueblo De Taos features several exciting rapids and obstacles, including the Pinball Rapid, the Boxcar Rapid, and the Rock Garden Rapid. These rapids offer thrilling challenges to paddlers and require good technical skills to navigate safely. The river also has several smaller rapids and riffles that provide fun and excitement throughout the entire run.
In terms of regulations, the Rio Pueblo De Taos is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and a permit is required for commercial use. Private boaters do not require a permit, but they must adhere to certain guidelines, such as leaving the riverbank undisturbed and packing out all trash. Additionally, paddlers must be aware of the potential hazards of the river, such as strainers and undercut rocks, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Overall, the Rio Pueblo De Taos is an exciting and challenging whitewater river run that offers a unique and beautiful paddling experience in New Mexico.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 2700 cfs (6.1 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 46% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | None |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 08276500 |
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Rio Pueblo Campground
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Orilla Verde Campground
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Taos Junction Campground
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Taos Junction
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Petaca
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Petaca Campground
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Taos Junction Bridge Taos County
Taos Junction Bridge Boat Takeout
Taos Junction Bridge Boat Launch
Lone Juniper Boat Launch
Lone Juniper Boat Takeout
Rio Pueblo De Taos
Arroyo Hondo
Pilar/Race Course
Serna Land Grant Boundary To Nf Boundary
Headwaters To Nf Boundary