Chama Valley & Abiquiú Daily Digest Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Ty's Take

Slow week up the valley, which around here usually means folks are out working instead of making headlines. We've got a warrant situation that'll get sorted, and we've got people thinking about what's biting in the Chama this time of year, which is about the right balance for early season. The river's running decent if you know where to look, and whether you're after trout or whatever else is moving, you've got a window before the heat really sets in. That's the rhythm up here: the law does its job, the fish do theirs, and the rest of us stay busy.

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Rio Grande SUN

Grandfather Wanted on Warrant from 2025 Case

Prosecutors have dismissed child abuse charges against the mother of a 12-year-old boy who had not attended school for two years while living alone. The boy's grandfather remains wanted on a warrant issued shortly after the case was filed in 2025.

Fishing for Trout, Bluegill and Bass

Anglers looking to catch trout, bluegill, and bass this week should consider heading to Lincoln County and other southern New Mexico fishing spots. Bonito Lake in Lincoln County is offering fair conditions for trout fishing.

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