LOW OXYGEN LEVELS CREATED BY RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, INCLUDING DROUGHT AND HEAT, HAVE CAUSED FISH DIE-OFFS IN SEVERAL WATERWAYS IN NEW MEXICO. THE DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH SAYS THE DIE-OFFS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED IN QUEMADO LAKE AS WELL AS AREAS AROUND ELEPHANT BUTTE AND THE PECOS RIVER.
AREAS AFFECTED BY DIE-OFFS WILL BE RESTOCKED ONCE WATER CONDITIONS ARE SUITABLE. YOU’RE ASKED TO CALL THE DEPARTMENT IF YOU COME ACROSS ANY FISH DIE-OFFS.
