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A 93-year-old man from south Jefferson County went missing Wednesday evening and was found dead in New Mexico on Saturday, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

Davis was found in Mora County, New Mexico with his car at Charette Lake.

Richard Davis, 93, a missing Jefferson County man last seen in southern Colorado Wednesday was found dead Saturday in New Mexico.

Weekly Fishing Report: July 4, 2021 Los Alamos Daily Post The recent period of cool temperatures and rainy weather has been beneficial for anglers, keeping the streamflows in New Mexico higher and keeping water temperatures cooler. Campers benefitted as well. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions were lifted on Santa Fe National Forest and Carson National Forest land, allowing campers to enjoy campfires again. Fire restrictions could be put back into place if the weather turns hot and dry. For now, enjoy ...

Weekly Fishing Report: June 1, 2021 Los Alamos Daily Post One of the results of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be an increase in the fishing pressure, especially on our trout streams and lakes. It appears that this is not just limited to New Mexico, but is happening nationwide. The pressure on our fishing resources has increased dramatically. Our State Game and Fish Department stocks thousands of trout every week to try to satisfy the demand. There are limits to how much stocking thousands of...

Weekly Fishing Report: May 5, 2021 Spring fishing conditions are underway in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. Streamflows are rising, especially in the Chama River above El Vado Lake. Lakes are warming up but still cold enough for trout to be cruising the shallows looking for food. Warmwater species like smallmouth bass and walleye are becoming more active. Insect hatches are happening, particularly the caddis hatch on the Rio Grande. New Mexico State Parks are open to all visitors. ...

Weekly Fishing Report: April 28, 2021 Los Alamos Daily Post The spring fishing season is in full swing. This is one of the best times to go fishing. The lakes remain cool enough for trout to be active and cruising the shallows looking for food. Insect activity increases and there are hatches of caddis flies and blue-winged olive mayflies happening, triggering surface feeding. Streamflows are rising thanks to the melting snow, but they are still well-below normal. It’s going to be another chal...

Weekly Fishing Report: April 20, 2021 Los Alamos Daily Post Despite the recent return of winter weather over the weekend, snowpacks in New Mexico and Southern Colorado remain well- below normal. Streamflows are running less-than normal and reservoir levels are well-below capacity. The outlook for water supply this summer is grim. The fishing is currently pretty good as the lower streamflows favor anglers. The problem is we need those heavy spring runoffs that used to put a damper on spring fis...

Weekly Fishing Report: April 13, 2021 Los Alamos Daily Post The signs of spring are all around us. Fruit trees are blooming. Daffodils are brightening flower beds. Bees are buzzing around flowers. People are setting out their hummingbird feeders and watching for the first of these little buzz bombs to show up. Gardens are being tilled in preparation for planting. The white snow of winter is melting and disappearing from the mountains. The streams are swelling with the increased water from the r...

Weekly Fishing Report: April 6, 2021 Los Alamos Daily Post The temperatures are rising. In Southern New Mexico, the temperatures are now reading consistently in the 80-degree range. Here in Northern New Mexico temperatures are climbing into the 70’s and spring runoff has begun. It will be several weeks before it peaks. For two out of the last three years streamflows and water temperatures during the summer have reached dangerous levels for the survival of trout in New Mexico. Low streamflows ...