Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday, as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week.

“Fishing is one of our state’s great cultural traditions,” said Eric Frey, sportfish program manager for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. “And it’s one of the best ways to get kids outdoors.”

Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. For more information, please visit www.wildlife.state.nm.us.

Seniors Outdoors announces bike rides, hikes

A bicycle ride is planned from Home Depot to Bread at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Riders will meet in the south parking at Home Depot. Helmets required. Contact Helen Root, [email protected], 505-320-3441 or Hugh Brown, [email protected], 970-403-3089.

There will be a hike up the Burnt Timber trail at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. The hike is limited to 15 people per Weminuche Wilderness regulations. Dogs are allowed if under voice control. The charge for carpooling is $5.

Contact Joline Morrison at 884-2572 [email protected] or Mike Morrison at 884-2572 [email protected]

On Wednesday there will be a hike on Carbon Junction Trail at 8 a.m.

No dogs are allowed. Contact Dale Suran [email protected] or Dee Rodman [email protected] 382-9600

A hike is planned up Larkspur lane Thursday at 9 a.m. It is an annual favorite and there will belarkspur and other flowers carpeting the meadows. It is OK to turn back early and bring a dogs. The cost of carpooling is $3. RSVP: Clark Lagow 259-9337 [email protected]

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