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Pecos River Flume

100-year-old aqueduct, once world’s largest concrete structure. Ripley’s Believe It or Not bills it “The River That Crosses Itself.” National Landmark still in use.

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Getting There & Details

Address
Corner of Calloway and Westridge
Phone
505-887-6516
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