The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association to reverse historic water quality protections put in place by the state Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) in December of 2010. The ruling puts to rest an extended legal battle over the WQCC's decision to designate rivers and streams located in Wilderness Areas as Outstanding National Resource Waters (ONRWs). In their unanimous decision the court "quashed" the Cattle Growers last ditch legal maneuver to reverse the protections. The Court found that the cattle growers did not demonstrate "adverse harm" by the protections and thus ... Read More
October 20, 2013
Due to a scheduling conflict with Sandia Prep, there is NO NMT general meeting, Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 The next meeting will be November 12th, 2013 at Sandia Prep in the Commons Area. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience ... Read More
October 4, 2013
The following businesses have donated money or goods to NM Trout. Support them with your business!
- Alpha Home Improvements • Kevin Angevine (505) 281-7125
- Blue Yonder Guide Service
- Charlie's Sporting Goods
- Dead Drifter Fly Fishing
- Express UU Bar Ranch
- Fearless Flies
- FE Guide Service
- Four Corners Guides Service • Tim Jimerson (505) 632-3566
- Hingham Harbor Decoys (send email to hhdecoys@aol.com)
- Land of Enchantment Guides
- Los Pinos Fly Shop
- M & W Bar Ranch
- Rainbow Lodge-Resolution Guide Service
- Solitary Angler
- Streit Fly Fishing
September 30, 2013
The draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Landscape Restoration and Stewardship Plan (Stewardship Plan) is available for public review and comment! This 10-year plan is being created for the restoration and management of the forest, grassland, shrubland, and riparian ecosystems on the preserve. Proposed activities include, forest thinning, wildland fire management, road closure, decommissioning, maintenance and repair; riparian restoration, erosion control, and noxious weed eradication and control.
- Move the structure, composition, and function of the preserve's natural systems towards the reference condition.
- Reduce the potential for wildland fire to burn with uncharacteristic severity or extent.
- Reintroduce wild land ... Read More
September 30, 2013
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is seeking individuals interested in serving as advisors to the Habitat Stamp Program. As volunteers, advisors review habitat plans, prioritize habitat improvement proposals and forward their recommendations to the Department. Advisors meet each winter to provide input to and review habitat conservation plans, and reconvene in the spring to prioritize habitat proposals. Besides meeting twice a year, advisors attend field tours in summer months and report Habitat Stamp Program restoration efforts to their peers. Citizen Advisors serve three-year terms. The State Game Commission will appoint 35 citizens at its meeting Nov. 14 ... Read More
September 30, 2013
New Mexico Trout chosen as volunteer club of the year by the NM Department of Game and Fish! I received a call from Kevin Holladay informing me of this award. Needless to say I was happy to hear this and asked Kevin the whys and wherefores. Two youth programs were at the front of the decision. The Tingley Beach youth clinics under the direction of Darian Padilla and the Valles Caldera youth and adult programs which Francis Peter has led for several years. The public announcement was made at the New Mexico Outdoor Expo which was held at the City ... Read More
September 30, 2013
The Sept 21 project assisting the Santa Fe National Forest in building an elk and cattle exclosure on the upper Rio San Antonio is cancelled for this year. The Forest Service has been unable to get a contract in place for the heavy duty auger that will be required to dig the post holes. This is a worthwhile project and we will work with the Forest Service to have it rescheduled for the 2014 season ... Read More
September 18, 2013
Francis Peter, Youth Program Chair So far, the Valles Caldera has not been hit by extreme flooding except for some runoff on Redondo Creek. That seems to be the source for much of the ash coming down the Jemez. As reported in the Albuquerque Journal, much of the Thompson Ridge fire has been beneficial to the VNCP. But some of the areas affected by the Los Conchas fire continue to be impacted by flooding and erosion into the rivers. All of the buildings in the Historic Ranch district are intact. Some Jerzy barriers and sandbags have been placed to prevent ... Read More
August 8, 2013