River NM

Papers Wash

New Mexico • 35.8829, -107.3896

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

10 mi

17 km

Elevation

6,734′ → 6,508′

226 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.41%

21.6 ft/mi

Drainage

65 mi²

168 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,721 mi

2,769 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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