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[From February 2014 newsletter] con·clave -  noun \kän-klāv\ - gathering or meeting of a group or association New Mexico Trout's Conclave is the annual gathering of our membership and guests, and always provides some exceptional talent and a memorable experience for attendees... and this year will be no exception. Through exhibits, displays and excellent lectures, participants will learn new techniques and tips. There will be several fishing related clinics throughout the day including casting (for kids and adults), knot tying and beginning fly tying. As always, there will be chances to win all sorts of great fly fishing gear and ... Read More
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
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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 21 Volunteer Project Cancelled
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
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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
Volunteer opportunities!
Outdoor Expo, August 16-18 Contact Francis Peter, fepeter@outlook.com or 505-980-3444 The New Mexico Game & Fish Outdoor Expo will be held at Shooting Range Park on Friday, Aug 16 through Sunday Aug 18. Volunteers are requested to help with Fly Tying and Fly Casting during this show. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Francis Peter with your preference for day and morning/afternoon participation. Most materials and equipment will be provided by the Outdoor Expo. New Mexico Trout will be honored at the Outdoor Expo as the Aquatic Resource Education Volunteer Group of the Year for our work supporting Tingley Beach and other ... Read More
Volunteers Sought
Kevin Holladay, at the NM Department of Game and Fish has asked for some help this year from New Mexico Trout at the Albuquerque Outdoor Expo from August 16-18 at the City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park out on the west mesa.  He would like help at the catfish pool for Friday afternoon, 12:00pm - 4:00pm as well as Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. These are the hours that EXPO will be open to the public for the weekend. Friday, most of the events will be open to Department staff, volunteers and several school and youth groups. We anticipate ... Read More
Reserve the Date: June 1 Volunteer Project and BBQ
Ron Loehman Conservation Chairman Plan to join other NM Trout Volunteers on June 1st to build structures that will help the Rio Cebolla recover from the effects of unauthorized vehicles along its banks. The location is about 4 miles north of Porter's Landing where FR 376 crosses the Cebolla, across the valley from where we installed the interpretive panels last year. We will be working to close off an informal road along the creek that was decommissioned in the recent Forest Service travel management plan. This is an action that NM Trout has been advocating for over a decade and ... Read More