Leasburg Dam State Park
Amenities • Weather • Recreation
Leasburg Dam State Park is located in New Mexico and offers visitors a variety of activities in a scenic setting. The park is known for its fishing, hiking, and camping opportunities.
One of the main attractions of the park is the Leasburg Dam, which was built in the 1930s and creates a reservoir that is popular for fishing and boating. Visitors can also hike along the Rio Grande, explore the nearby Chihuahuan Desert or take a picnic lunch.
Interesting facts about the area include the fact that it was once a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach route. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including coyotes, bobcats, and several species of birds.
The best time to visit Leasburg Dam State Park is in the fall and spring, when temperatures are mild and the scenery is at its best. In the summer, temperatures can reach over 100 degrees, making outdoor activities uncomfortable.
Overall, Leasburg Dam State Park is a great choice for anyone looking for a natural getaway in New Mexico. Its combination of outdoor activities and scenic beauty make it a must-see destination for those visiting the area.
Until 2024-05-20T07:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
...CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON MONDAY... Persistent and deep southwest flow over the Desert Southwest will bring above normal temperatures, very dry to exceptionally dry air, and breezy conditions into the middle of the week. Winds will be strongest on Monday and perhaps into Tuesday. This will combine with very dry fuels to create critical fire conditions over much of southwest and south- central New Mexico. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * WIND...West to Southwest Winds 15 to 25 MPH gusting to 40 MPH. * HUMIDITY...5 to 8 Percent, 8 to 12 percent above 7500 feet. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 6 Near Critical to Critical. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
May 19, 2024
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