Where to see a North American River Otter in New Mexico

The North American River Otter is recorded in the counties of 8 New Mexico state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Heron Lake State Park
2. El Vado Lake State Park
3. El Vado State Park Airport
4. Rio Grande Gorge State Park
5. Hyde Memorial State Park
6. Santa Fe River State Park
7. Cerrillos Hills State Park
8. Fenton Lake State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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