Arroyos of Santa Fe

The arroyos of Santa Fe, along with the Santa Fe River, make up the drainage network of the city and region of Santa Fe, New Mexico.[1] Besides drainage, the arroyos provide a network of pathways for recreation and exercise when they are dry.[2]

Significant arroyos include Arroyo de los Chamisos, Arroyo Hondo, Arroyo de la Piedra, Arroyo de los Pinos, Canada Ancha, Arroyo Barranca, Arroyo Rosario, Arroyo Mascaras, Arroyo en Medio, Arroyo del Cerro, and Arroyo Saiz.[2]

Arroyo Mascaras (left) confluence with Santa Fe River
  • Arroyo de la Piedra at confluence with Arroyo Barranca
    Arroyo de la Piedra at confluence with Arroyo Barranca
  • Arroyo Rosario crossing Griffin Street
    Arroyo Rosario crossing Griffin Street
  • Arroyo de los Chamisos canyon above St. Michaels Drive
    Arroyo de los Chamisos canyon above St. Michaels Drive
  • Arroyo Hondo Open Space trail with I-25
    Arroyo Hondo Open Space trail with I-25
  • Arroyo Saiz old culvert near end of Armijo Street
    Arroyo Saiz old culvert near end of Armijo Street
  • Wrecked car in Arroyo del Cerro
    Wrecked car in Arroyo del Cerro
  • "Heaven and Hell", tunnels on Arroyo Mascaras
    "Heaven and Hell",[3] tunnels on Arroyo Mascaras

References
  1. "Streets & Drainage Maintenance". City of Santa Fe. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  2. "Santa Fe's Arroyo Systems". High Desert Dirt. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  3. Cantú, Aaron (20 November 2017). "A Walk Through Hell". Santa Fe Reporter.

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