Bueyeros Shortgrass Plains

Bueyeros Shortgrass Plains is an example of the blue grama-buffalograss prairie of the Great Plains and is considered to be representative of the pre-cattle grazing era. Two of the three dominant natural grazing animals, antelope and prairie dogs, are still in the area.

Location: Harding County, NM

Year designated: 1980

Acres: 345

Ownership: Private

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