April 28, 2009 Governor Bill Richardson State of New Mexico Capitol Roundhouse Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 Honorable Governor Richardson, I am writing this note of thanks on behalf of all the members of New Mexico Trout. You have been very gracious in lending your support to the San Juan Blue Ribbon Quality Waters with the funding of the San Juan River habitat improvements and the stocking of Rainbows in this incredible tail water. This commitment you have made will continue the success and growth of this Blue Ribbon water for all New Mexicans and Fly Fishing Visitors to New Mexico. Economically, the ... Read More
April 28, 2009
Bleach vs. Clean and Dry by Rudy Rios Aquatic nuisance species(ANS) and aquatic invasive species (AIS) is getting a lot of attention recently with the discovery in the Pecos of Didymo or commonly referred to Rock Snot. Any and all ANS need to be handled and disposed of in a manner which is not only effective for the watershed, but also for the effective ease of those stockholders (you), of the watershed. ANS are introduced by either escape or release into the watershed environment. Some come as Hitchhikers, and some come as Specimens. We are only dealing in this article ... Read More
November 1, 2008
COWLES -- The Department of Game and Fish is urging anglers and others who visit the Pecos River Canyon to take measures to prevent the spread of an invasive species of algae that could present many problems for the Pecos River and other state waters. The New Mexico Environment Department confirmed a bloom of Didymosphenia geminata in the Pecos River near Cowles in August. Commonly called "didymo," the single-celled alga's large, ugly growths on stream gravels have earned it the descriptive name, "rock snot." It is an aquatic nuisance species known to be transferred around the world on boats, fishing equipment ... Read More
October 7, 2008
When: January 26, 2008; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Where: Sandia Preparatory School; 532 Osuna Rd. NE Who's Coming: Joe Humphreys, Landon Mayer & Bill Frangos How Much: $35 for members; $45 for non-members The 2008 New Mexico Trout Conclave will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico Trout is a registered, non-profit organization, which is an active voice for conservation and fishing education in our state. Past efforts by the organization include Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout reintroductions, riparian rehabilitations, trout spawning studies, trout stockings, beginner's fishing clinics and kid's fishing projects. Current projects ... Read More
January 1, 2008
Outline:
- Stream Improvements at Durangler’s Corner
- Current Issues with Kiddy Hole Restoration
- Concerns
- Please HELP the San Juan River
March 1, 2007
Outline
- Brief History of the San Juan River
- “Houston, we have a problem”
- Kiddie Hole Restoration
- So what can you do to help?
February 1, 2007