Rio Chama
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The Rio Chama, a major tributary river of the Rio Grande, is located in the U.S. states of Colorado and New Mexico. The river is about 130 miles (210 km) long altogether. From its source to El Vado Dam its length is about 50 miles (80 km), from El Vado Dam to Abiquiu Dam is about 51 miles (82 km), and from Abiquiu Dam to its confluence with the Rio Grande is about 34 miles (55 km).
The Rio Chama near Abiquiú, New Mexico
The Rio Chama viewed from US highway 84 between Abiquiú, New Mexico, and Abiquiu Dam
An early spring rafting trip down the Rio Chama in New Mexico
Rio Chama passes through the canyon on the southern end of Heron Lake State Park.
Rio Arriba County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,363. Its county seat is Tierra Amarilla. Its northern border is the Colorado state line.
Rio Arriba County Courthouse, Isaac Rapp, architect, 1916-17
Ghost Ranch rainbow
Trick Rider, Rio Arriba Rodeo, 2013
Truchas Peaks in winter, viewed from Espanola