Stoneflies on the Pecos
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…
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Help Preserve the Fish Populations of Valles Caldera!
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…
Unraveling the TU Structure: How We All Fit In
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…
Trout in the Classroom 2025 is Complete!
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…
Casting Lines and Building Community: Fly Fishing Camps Connect Youth to Culture and Conservation
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…
New Mexico Legislature 2025: A banner year for trout
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…
Meet Your Board Member – Patrick Iverson
A native New Mexican born and raised in Santa Fe, Patrick Iverson is a Director and the Communications Chair for the Truchas Chapter. While his father, John Iverson, helped found the chapter decades ago, Patrick officially joined Trout Unlimited in 2021. He grew up fishing the Pecos, Chama,…
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…
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…