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Site: |
 Perch Lake
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Location: |
Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Directions from Blue Hole:
Perch Lake is about a 10 minute drive from the Blue Hole. To get to
Perch Lake from the Blue Hole, take Blue Hole Road west into town. At
the top of the hill, turn left on Lake Drive. Take Lake Drive to the
stop sign at third street. Turn left onto New Mexico 91, you will pass
the following landmarks: the town high school on your right: the ruins
of old Saint Rose Church on your left; the bridge over El Rito Creek;
and the entrance to James Wallace Memorial Park (the Power Dam) on your
right. Just past the turnoff to the Power Dam, you will come upon two
entrances on your right. The first of these goes to the Rodeo Grounds;
the second goes to Perch Lake.
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Dive Type:
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 Lake
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Office Phone: |
(505) 472-3370 (Santa Rosa Dive Center)
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Associtated Costs: |
$8 Permit required to dive
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Depth: |
50'
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Temperature: |
- Spring/Summer/Fall – high 60’s – low 70’s
- Winter – 40’s
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Visibility: |
30' if undisturbed (gets silty with many divers)
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Things to see: |
The entire lake is between 50 and 75 yards
across. There is an airplane in it that was placed there 10 or so
years ago for divers. It's a twin engine plane that is very interesting
to dive on. It also makes an interesting night dive. The body of the
plane is at about 30' and it's very easy to find. It is located due
east of the dock. If the sun is right and the visibility is good, you
can just make out one of the wings from the dock.
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Diving Hours: |
Gates are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. year-round.
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Air Fills: |
Yes
Santa Rosa Dive Center
P.O. Box 196
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
Santa Rosa Dive Center is
located next to the Blue Hole The shop is open on Saturdays and Sundays
from 8 a.m. until the last diver is served.
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Lodging: |
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American Inn
924 Will Rogers Drive
505-472-3481 |
Days Inn
1830 Will Rogers Drive
505-472-5985 |
Rancho Motor Lodge
112 Coronado W
505-472-3414 |
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Best Western Adobe Inn
1501 Will Rogers Drive
505-472-3446 |
Holiday Inn
3300 Will Rogers Drive
Hwy 66 & I-40
505-472-5411 |
Sun and Sand Motel
1120 Will Rogers Drive
505-472-5268 |
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Best Western
3022 E Will Rogers Drive
505-472-5877 |
La Loma Lodge
761 Parker Ave
505-472-4379 |
Sunset Motel
929 Will Rogers Drive
505-472-3762 |
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Budget 10 Motel
120 Hwy 54 W.
505-472-3454 or 3898 |
La Mesa Motel
2415 Will Rogers Drive
505-472-3021 |
Super 8 Motel
1201 Will Rogers Drive
505-472-5388 |
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Budget Inn
E I-40 Interchange #277
505- 472-3889 |
Motel 6
3400 Will Rogers Drive
505-472-3045 |
Tower Motel
612 Parker Ave
505-472-3463 |
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Comfort Inn
3343 E Will Rogers
505- 472-5570 |
Ramada Limited
1701 Will Rogers Drive
505-472-4800 |
Travelodge
1819 Will Rogers
505-472-3494 |
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