The New Mexico Trout Challenge is run by the New Mexico Department of Wildlife. You can find the official rules and requirements here: But why should you consider undertaking this challenge? I took on the New Mexico Trout Challenge a…
The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited works to conserve trout through the protection and restoration of coldwater habitats. But it’s not just about the fish. Healthy coldwater riparian areas benefit all of us—and many of those beneficiaries are captured in…
Old World Craftsmanship Supporting New Mexico Trout Conservation Some partners show up with waders and gloves, ready to move rocks, plant willows, and repair streambanks. Others show up with something just as powerful: their craft. For years, Daniel Gowe, owner and rodmaker…
Some of our members, not to mention the general public, wonder why we expend so much effort on Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout (RGCT) protection and restoration. One reason is that it’s part of Trout Unlimited’s mission, “to conserve, protect, and…
There’s something about the stretch of days between Christmas and New Year’s that feels made for a last minute fishing adventure. Maybe it’s the quiet pause before the calendar turns, or maybe it’s simply tradition doing what it does best.…
MeatEater Podcast – Episode 817 In Episode 817 of the MeatEater Podcast, Senator Martin Heinrich (D–NM) joins host Steve Rinella for a wide-ranging discussion on public lands, wildlife conservation, and the future of hunting and fishing in the American West. As…
The proposed Tererro mine poses serious risks to the Upper Pecos Watershed, one of northern New Mexico’s most important and fragile river systems. This watershed is home water for the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and its health is essential to cold-water fisheries, acequias,…
Healthy rivers are essential to New Mexico’s future—and protecting them will take focused leadership, investment, and community engagement. In a recent New Mexico in Focus segment, Dan Roper, New Mexico State Lead for Trout Unlimited, joined the conversation to explain why river restoration is…
With an unusually warm winter settling in, I found myself craving time on the river. A 60-degree day in December may not do much for skiing, but it makes for a perfect excuse to go fly fishing. The Pecos was…
Our flagship program, Trout in the Classroom, has expanded this year to now include 16 schools in Santa Fe and surrounding areas (Penasco, Las Vegas, Los Alamos). This program connects school age children from K-12 to our cold water fisheries…