It’s hard to forget your first trout on a fly. For me, it happened over twenty years ago on a camping trip with my family along the Upper Conejos River, a high-elevation stream in Southern Colorado where the water runs…
Come help care for one of our favorite fishing and recreation areas! On Saturday, July 19, New Mexico Trout is organizing a community trash clean-up along the Jemez River corridor—from the sewer plant to the Las Conchas Fishing Access on…
We have an exciting and urgent volunteer opportunity coming up—and we need your help! What: Assist the Forest Service in constructing a Beaver Pond Level Control device to protect FR 376 from flooding—while keeping our furry engineers safe and happy! 🦫…
Do you have fishing gear collecting dust in your garage? RiverSource, in partnership with Hands on Heritage, is hosting an exciting youth fishing event at Santa Cruz Lake on June 26th for Santa Fe students in grades 4-8. We’re seeking…
Arriving in the Dalton area of the Pecos on a Friday afternoon the sky was clear…except for the hundreds of big black stoneflies buzzing just overhead! I got excited rushed down to the river knocking into some brush on the…
We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support critical fish monitoring surveys at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. After our initial survey, it’s clear that additional hands are needed! Volunteer alongside biology technicians and Valles Caldera staff in this unique opportunity to…
Ever found yourself scratching your head, trying to map out how our local Trout Unlimited Chapter connects to the wider national organization? You’re not alone! Many dedicated members feel a bit mystified by TU’s framework. It’s understandable, because Trout Unlimited…
The final and thirteenth field trip to release fish raised in area classrooms was held at Rio Pueblo on May 22, when Penasco high school students taught by Mercela Cordova returned their triploid rainbow trout to the river. In this…
At the heart of our chapter’s work is a simple but powerful idea: fly fishing is more than just a sport—it’s a way to bring people together, share knowledge, and spark a lifelong passion for conservation. Whether someone’s picking up…
It’s not every year that a state can protect and restore its natural resources or reimagine how they are managed. In its 2025 session, New Mexico state legislators had three such opportunities and admirably met the moment. In no small…