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Joey Coburn
October 23, 2026

Rio Chama gauges, above Abiquiu Dam, report big flows

Joey Coburn
October 23, 2026

Rio Chama is rising above Abiquiu Reservoir - La Puente gauge exceeded 10,000 cfs.

  • Mama Chama (La Puente gauge): 9,360 cfs

  • Wilderness Section (El Vado gauge): 1,900 cfs

  • Day Section (above Abiquiu Reservoir gauge): 5,950 cfs

  • Abiquiu Wave (below Abiquiu Dam gauge): 194 cfs

Gauge Pages:

  • La Puente Gauge: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-08284100/#period=P7D&dataTypeId=continuous-00060-0&showMedian=true&showFieldMeasurements=true

  • El Vado Gauge: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-08285500/#period=P7D&dataTypeId=continuous-00060-0&showMedian=true&showFieldMeasurements=true

  • Above Abiquiu Reservoir Gauge: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-08286500/#period=P7D&dataTypeId=continuous-00060-0&showMedian=true&showFieldMeasurements=true

  • Below Abiquiu Dam Gauge: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/USGS-08287000/#period=P7D&dataTypeId=continuous-00060-0&showMedian=true&showFieldMeasurements=true

Graph of Rio Chama reported flows near La Puente, NM. Reported flow exceeded 10,000 cfs.

Graph of Rio Chama reported flows near La Puente, NM. Reported flow exceeded 10,000 cfs: Rio Chama Near LA Puente, NM - USGS Water Data for the Nation

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