🌊 Is it running? New Mexico rafting flows
Live flows for 3 commercially rafted whitewater runs in New Mexico. 2 are inside their runnable range as of Nov 4, 2026, 4:04 PM MT.
Flows as of Nov 4, 2026, 4:04 PM MT.
Flows are informational, not a safety call. Gauge readings can be delayed, provisional, or wrong, and a gauge may be miles from the run. Rivers change fast. Check with a local outfitter or the managing agency (BLM, USFS, NPS, dam operator) before you go.
| Run | State | Class | Flow now | Status | Runnable range | Commercial season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Chama Wilderness Rio Chama · Abiquiu | New Mexico | II–III | 4,360 cfs → steady | Too high Off season (commercial) | 200–3,000 cfs | May–Sep · dam release |
| Rio Grande Racecourse Rio Grande · Pilar / Taos 🚣 Book a trip ↗ | New Mexico | III | 2,330 cfs ↗ rising | Running Off season (commercial) | 200–3,000 cfs | Apr–Sep |
| Taos Box Rio Grande · Taos 🚣 Book a trip ↗ | New Mexico | III–IV | 2,330 cfs ↗ rising | Running Off season (commercial) | 600–5,000 cfs | May–Jun |
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