New Mexico – US
- Class
- II to III
- Typical season
- January to January
Current Flow
485 CFS
Gauge height: 2.78 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM
▲ 31.83/hr (12h) ▲ 15.92/hr (24h)
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- Primary gauge
- RIO CHAMA BELOW EL VADO DAM, NM Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 200 |
| Average | 1,000 |
| Maximum | 2,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
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Rapids
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Access
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Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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