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…
Winter is the perfect time to tune up your fly-casting skills—and the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is here to help. We’re excited to highlight the expertise behind our upcoming Winter Casting Clinic: C. Eric Callow, Truchas Chapter Casting Director and FFI Certified…
Our first-ever Freeze Your Trout Off outing at the picnic area below Abiquiu Dam was a huge success! The weather couldn’t have been better, and the turnout was fantastic — special thanks to the New Mexico Lady Anglers and Truchas Chapter’s board members. Boot brought…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 15, 2025 Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited Announces 2026 Truchas Scholarship for Regional STEM Students The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce the availability of its 2026 Truchas Scholarship. The scholarship was created to…
A one-time merit-based scholarship of $2500 to be used for qualifying higher education expenses for students graduating from a public Santa Fe, Los Alamos or Espanola high school in spring 2026 and intending to pursue a STEM major in college Priority given…
Water quality measurements on the Pecos River in New Mexico are vital for sustaining healthy fisheries, protecting wildlife, and maintaining resilient watersheds. The river flows from alpine headwaters through ranchlands and desert, making it vulnerable to a range of pressures—from drought…
Empowering Young Stewards of New Mexico’s Watersheds From the snowmelt of January to the monsoon rains of August, the River Source team—supported by the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited—spent 2025 deepening connections between young people and the rivers that sustain…
On October 4, Vidal Gonzalez of the Uncivilized Outdoorsman held the latest iteration of his Indigenous Youth Fly Fishing Clinic at the Quartzite landing on the Rio Grande. Co-sponsor Truchas Chapter – Trout Unlimited provided logistics support for check-in and…
Ethical Angling in New Mexico Ethical angling protects fish, habitat, and future fishing opportunities. Trout Unlimited encourages anglers to go beyond minimum regulations and adopt best practices that support healthy fisheries. Follow Regulations and Special Designations Regulations are designed to…