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New season starts April 1. Don’t forget your license. New Mexico anglers: If you’re planning to go fishing this weekend, don’t forget to renew your fishing license before Sunday, April 1, the beginning of the new license year. Licenses are available 24-7 on the department website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us, at department offices …

Catch of the week Elephant Butte Lake: Sal Ortega of Las Cruces caught a 9-pound channel catfish Jan. 17. He was using a multi-colored plastic grub. If you have a catch of the week story or just want to tell us about your latest New Mexico fishing experience, send it …

Catches of the week Caballo Lake: Kinsey Hartman of Alamogordo caught a 21-inch drum Jan. 13. She was using a worm. The following report came in late but deserves a mention: Elephant Butte Lake: Shane Bell, 13, of Los Lunas, caught a 19.5-inch white bass Dec. 30. He was trolling …