From the October/November 2016 newlsetter by Patrick Welch During the cold dark winter of 2002 in Valdez, Alaska, I was looking for a pattern to fish the interior lakes near Chitina. When the ice goes out in May, the rainbows
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Mop Fly Revolution
A non-traditional fly tying material is making waves across the nation. The fly is made from a fuzzy strand cut from a cheap mop and tied to a hook. Several colors are available including salmon pink and fluorescent green. The
Read moreShady Lakes Closing Shop
A local attraction known for fishing will officially be closing its doors on 30 October. Jan Phillips is one of the owners of Shady Lakes, which has been a part of the Phillips family since 1962. Even though the Phillips
Read moreKids’ Fishing Clinic at Oasis State Park
Oasis State Park in Portales, with support from the Friends of Oasis is holding their 26th Annual Kids Fishin’ Clinic on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kids aged 6-17 will have the opportunity to learn
Read moreColorado River Water Conservation Grants
The Upper Colorado River Commission is offering $1.8 million in funding for pilot projects in which users in the upper basin states of Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico voluntarily reduce their demand on the Colorado River. Drought is turning
Read moreNotes from the President
News from the October/November 2016 newsletter.
1. Bamboo rod raffle.
2. Santa Fe National Forest Plan
3. Looking for a Youth Director
4. Conclave is February 11.
Jerry Burtons’s September Presentation
We had a technical problem at the September monthly meeting, so here are Jerry’s slides on winter fishing in New Mexico.
Read morePress release: Forest Service & Jumping Mouse
SANTA FE, NM – July 25, 2016 – For Immediate Release. While Forest Service crews were constructing a fence to protect critical habitat for the endangered New Mexico meadow jumping mouse, a 10-person team of researchers from Northern Arizona University (NAU)
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