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The Southwest will continue to see serious water shortages, with direct implications for fish and other aquatic species. Although they alter hydrology in many less desirable ways, reservoirs could serve […] Read More
In 50 years, Rio Grande flows in New Mexico could decline by 30%. Water in reservoirs such as Elephant Butte is expected to evaporate much faster, and soil and trees […] Read More
The Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce is offering big bucks to anyone who breaks the current 7-pound, 3-ounce New Mexico state-record with a smallie from their local reservoir. $10,000 to […] Read More
Being the guiding force for what probably is the largest volunteer-led habitat project on a public water is enough to keep two or three normal people busy. But not New […] Read More
Neal Brown dismantled, relocated and reassembled one of his marinas at Elephant Butte Lake State Park last week. Dropping reservoir levels prompted the rare, labor-intensive move to deeper water. On […] Read More
The Elephant Butte Reservoir Habitat Restoration Project funded by Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership has been awarded another grant from Beyond the Pond and Bass Pro Shops. Congratulations to our partners […] Read More
He caught a fish “this” big. No, really. A 9-year-old New Mexico boy landed a 42-pound (19-kilogram) blue catfish Sunday evening while fishing in the Elephant Butte Reservoir. Kris Flores […] Read More
Volunteers with New Mexico B.A.S.S Nation are planting Gooding’s Willow in Elephant Butte ahead of irrigation season. Conservationists say it is the best plant to grow underwater to help fish […] Read More
