Rio Grande del Norte National Monument

Ute Mountain (10, 093 ft) and the upper Rio Grande gorge The Rio Grande del Norte National Monument is an approximately area of public lands in Taos County, New Mexico, proclaimed as a national monument on March 25, 2013 by President Barack Obama under the provisions of the Antiquities Act. It consists of the Rio Grande Gorge and surrounding lands, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The monument includes two BLM recreation areas, a portion of the Rio Grande designated as a Wild and Scenic River, and the Red River Wild and Scenic River. Map of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Also see resolution adjustable pdf map.