Pecos

The average gradient between Pecos and Villanueva is about 18 fpm.

The scenery of this reach is much different than that of the Pecos above Pecos, NM, and the stretch from Vilanueva down to Tecolotito.

A brief description of this reach and other NM streams can be accessed at http://southwestpaddler.com/indexNM.html

The NM State Parks guidebook states the dam below Pueblo bridge is a class IV run at high water

Be on the alert for low private bridges. Fences are very frequent and dangerous. Several diversion dams - all should be portaged.