Announcements
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
December 8, 2013
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
October 28, 2013
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
October 20, 2013
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