This fall and winter, River Source continued its powerful work of connecting young people to the rivers of northern New Mexico—through hands-on science, outdoor exploration, and meaningful stewardship. As detailed in the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited Report for Fall 2025/Winter…
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…
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…
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…
Are you a passionate fly-caster looking to share your skills with fellow anglers? The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is creating a team of Truchas Casting Instructors to help local members become better casters and anglers. We want to empower our community…
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…