From Truchas TU: Tom Udall at Valle Vidal this Saturday

[David Gratson]

 TU members and friends,

Trout Unlimited along with the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, Albuquerque
Wildlife Federation and others will be hosting Valle Vidal Appreciation Day
Saturday, July 21.
Congressman Tom Udall will be speaking at the Shuree Lodge at 4 p.m.
Saturday and it is important that as many TU members and friends as possible
attend. Protecting Valle Vidal from oil and gas development was a major win
for sportsmen across the west and Udall was key in that victory. Showing up
to this event would make a powerful statement and could go a long way toward
furthering Trout Unlimited's conservation goals in New Mexico.

There will also be a kids camp and casting clinic beginning at 11 a.m. and
continuing until 4 p.m. There will be a chance to see the ongoing Comanche
Creek restoration project for those who are interested.

This is going to be a fun-filled opportunity in a gorgeous setting. More
importantly, it is a good chance for Trout Unlimited members to flex their
conservation muscle.

Hope to see you there!

Directions to Comanche Creek and Shuree Lodge:
Comanche Creek is in the Valle Vidal of the Carson National Forest. From
Taos, travel North on Highway 522.  Costilla is approximately 40 miles from
Taos. Set your odometer. In Costilla, turn right (East) on Highway 196 at
the gas station.  Go through Amalia, New Mexico (5 miles from Costilla).
The Valle Vidal is 11 miles from Amalia. The road becomes improved dirt at
10.5 miles from Costilla.  At 18.1 miles, turn right. At 26.0 miles take the
left fork of the road and continue on to Shuree Ponds/Lodge. Turn right into
Shuree Lodge at 28.2 miles. Estimated time from Costilla to Shuree Lodge is
about 45-60 minutes. From Albuquerque to Shuree Lodge, it's about a 4 1/2
hour trip.
Thanks,


Greg McReynolds

Public Lands Coordinator, New Mexico

Trout Unlimited

(505) 803-4694

gmcreynolds at tu.org
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