Percha Dam News Today

During the winter months these lakes are full, a haven for thousands of sandhill cranes, hundreds of snow geese and many species of duck and shorebirds. At this time of

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Percha Dam State Park, a popular fishing and camping spot in Southern New Mexico, is getting bigger. The New Mexico State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announced Tuesday, Dec. 26 that a new lease with the Bureau of Reclamation is adding 165 acres to the […]

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Percha Dam State Park, a popular fishing and camping spot in Southern New Mexico, is getting bigger. The New Mexico State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announced Tuesday, Dec. 26 that a new lease with the Bureau of Reclamation is adding 165 acres to the […]

The new water park looks nice, but I have a problem when I can't feel the bottom.

Victor Trujillo Jr. and Victor Trujillo Sr. of Rio Rancho caught a 24-inch rainbow trout and an 18-inch rainbow trout at Charette Lakes using Blue Fox minnow lures on May 24.

Michael Brown, 7, of Rio Rancho caught a 12-inch rainbow trout at Fenton Lake using a worm on May 19.

As of Friday, May 26, there are still plenty of New Mexico camping spaces with availability for Memorial Day weekend. However, things could change quickly as community members make last-minute plans to celebrate.

A proposal is being explored that could create a new state park in Doña Ana County, providing better access to Slot Canyon and the Rio Grande.

Val Armijo of Albuquerque caught a 20-inch brown trout on the Rio Chama using a Panther Martin spinner below Abiquiu Lake on March 23.

Makayla Frietze of Las Cruces caught her limit of rainbow trout at Alumni Pond using cheese PowerBait on Dec. 17.