The First Time Out
There were spider webs in my wading boot, a cartoonish symbol of the first outing of the year. The RG Quartzite Access on a weekday in March promised me open space and I had that little-boy anticipation feeling in my…
Truchas Chapter
Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited, a local membership of over 500 and the national organization of more than 300,000 members, is dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring North America’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds.
2025 Truchas Scholarship Awarded to Erin Lucio
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited, based in Santa Fe, has awarded its 2025 Truchas Scholarship to Erin Lucio of Capital High School. This scholarship was established in 2024 to assist future conservation leaders from public high schools in the…
Winter Fly Fishing: A Perfect Start to the Dry Fly Season
It started like any other winter fly fishing day: indicator, weight, double nymph rig, and the search for a good run. A couple of nice rainbows were hooked and then lost in the fast-moving current—a promising start. But around 11…
The 2025-2026 License Year is Here!
🎣🚨 APRIL FOOLS… or is it? 👀 Before you head out to your favorite fishing spot today, here’s a little prank that’s actually true: Your New Mexico fishing license might be expired! 🗓️🐟 Yep, no joke! Don’t get caught with…
I’m New to New Mexico. Where do I start fly fishing?
This is one of the most common questions we hear at Trout Unlimited events – either from experienced fly fishermen new to this state or beginners who have mastered the basics of casting and knots and want to know where…
My River – The Pecos
I have too many fond memories of the Pecos River to count on both hands and both feet. Growing up in Santa Fe, it was the river my father took me to the most because it was the closest. He…
Nick Streit’s Caddis Hatch Prediction
We have had a very dry and warm winter thus far, with overall state average snowpack being about half of what it should be this time of year. Though we do still have time to catch up (and we have…
2025 Western (Rockies) Regional Rendezvous
Join fellow TU members, supporters and volunteers from across the region on March 28-29, 2025. Partnering with the Wasatch Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Expo, this Rendezvous promises a blend of educational sessions, hands-on workshops, and ample networking opportunities with fellow…
Help Pass Senate Bill 5!
Trout Unlimited New Mexico’s top priority for the 2025 legislative session, Senate Bill 5, is almost at the finish line, and we need your help to get it over the line. SB5 will modernize and fund the Department of Game…
Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood to Speak at “Casting for the Future” Event – SOLD OUT
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is pleased to present “Casting for the Future,” a special event dedicated to conservation, community, and the future of cold-water fisheries. The event, set for April 10 2025 at La Fonda’s La Terraza & Patio Garden, will feature a keynote address…