Announcements

NM Trout 2014 Conclave, 22nd March

NM Trout 2014 Conclave, 22nd March
New Mexico Trout will hold its annual Conclave on March 22nd, 2014 Time: 9AM to 5PM; doors open at 8:30. It will be held at Sandia Preparatory School on Osuna Road near Edith Blvd. Registration begins at 8:30, in the entrance to the Student Center. Lunch is included but with Advanced Ticket Purchase Only! Go to the Events Tab on the homepage and select NMT Conclave to purchase your tickets. Guest speakers will be Ed Engle from Colorado Springs and Tom Knopick from Duranglers. Children 15 years old and younger are admitted free. If you have youngsters that will be attending, ... Read More

Fly Tyers’ Roundtable day changed

Fly Tyers' Roundtable day changed
Due to numerous scheduling conflicts, the day of the fly-tyers' roundtable has been changed from Mondays to Tuesdays. Still 7:00 in a classroom at Sandia Prep. The Flytyer's Roundtable brings new and experienced tyers together to exchange ideas, techniques and materials ... Read More

NMT Opposes Gila River Diversion

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New Mexico Trout joined with several other conservation organizations as a signatory to a letter to Gov Susana Martinez asking her to oppose the controversial Gila River diversion project in favor of long-term solutions that protect rivers. The Interstate Stream Commission is studying engineering, cost and environmental impact of 16 alternative projects to balance protection of fish and wildlife habitat while complying with the Arizona Water Settlements Act (AWSA). These studies are intended to inform the state's 2014 decision on whether or not to use Gila River water under the AWSA. The AWSA is a congressionally approved bill intended to ... Read More

Winston Boron IIX 9′ 5wt 4pc Fly Rod Raffle

Winston Boron IIX 9' 5wt 4pc Fly Rod Raffle
This is a special raffle for a Winston Boron IIX 9' 5wt 4pc 'TU Special' fly rod. The tickets are only $5.00 each and can be purchased online through the PayPal link below. The value of the rod is $755.00. After you have purchased your raffle ticket you will receive a confirmation and then you will receive an email with your raffle ticket number. The raffle drawing will be December 20, 2013. The raffle tickets will also be available at the 12th November and 10th December general meetings. You will be directed to PayPal for payment, you can pay with ... Read More

The Elections Are Coming!

The Elections Are Coming!
Per the NM Trout bylaws, the elections for principal officers are to be held in the month of November each year. This year, elections for the President and Secretary will be held. Nominations will be open until the last day of October. Any member in good standing may nominate himself, herself or any other member as a candidate. Such nominations shall be made designating the correct name of the nominee and must be accompanied by evidence that the nominee acknowledges and accepts such nomination. Please email the nominations to our secretary, Jena Wilmoth, by the 31 October. Ballots will be ... Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Water Quality Protections

New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Water Quality Protections
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

Meeting cancelled

Meeting cancelled
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

Thanks to our sponsors and supporters!

Thanks to our sponsors and supporters!
The following businesses have donated money or goods to NM Trout. Support them with your business! ... Read More