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HIDALGO COUNTY HERALD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 5 Dq pt. of & i deaths of elk in Submitted by NM DEPT of GAME & FISH~Santa Fe The Department of Game and Fish is investigating the deaths of more than 100 elk discovered this week in northeastern New Mexico. Department biologists trav- eled to the area in Game Manage- ment Unit 46 north of Las Vegas after the die-off was reported Tues- day morning• The biologists found at least 100 dead elk in a V2- to N-mile area within the same 24-hour period. Tissue samples and water samples from the area were taken and delivered to the state Veterinary Diagnostic Ser- vices laboratory for analysis. "At this time we're looking into all possible causes, includ- ing epizootic hemorrhagic dis- ease (EHD)," said Kerry Mower, the Department's wildlife disease specialist. "What we do know from aerial surveys is that the die- off appears to be confined to a relatively small area, and that the elk were not shot by poachers" EHD is a sometimes fatal vi- rus that affects deer, elk, prong- horn antelope and rarely cattle• The disease has been found throughout the United States and has been known to kill large num- bers of animals in short periods of time• Samples fr.om the dead elk were sent to a laboratory in the southeastern United States that specializes in EHD.ness about seven days after ex- Other possible causes of the posure. They initially lose their die-off include poisoning, either appetite and grow progressively by something in the water or by weaker, often salivate excessively elk consuming poisonous plants and develop a, rapid pulse and such as loco weed. Blue tongue, respiration rate and fever. Eight a virus similar to epizootic hem- to 36 hours after the onset of ob- orrhagic disease, is another pos- servable signs, the animals go sible culprit, but early suspicions into shock and die. are focusing on EHD. The Department advises Since it was first reported in hunters who hold licenses for 1955, EHD has been confirmed Unit 46 to be vigilant for deer, in more than 30 states. It mostly elk or antelope that have unusual strikes white-tailed deer, but other behavior or appear sick. Hunters animals, including mule deer, should not harvest those animals, bighorn sheep and pronghorn and should report anything un- antelope also are able to contract .. usual to the Department's toll-free the virus, information line, (888) 248-6866• EHD does not affect humans Meat from EHD-contaminated and it is not contagious; it is not game should be safe to eat, but as spread from" animal to animal, always, hunters should take pre- Rather, it is spread by biting in- cautions against contamination sects, including midges, often by ,bacteria or other substances by called no-see-ums, that prolifer- wearing rubber gloves when ate during dry periods of late sum- field-dressing and processing mer and early fall. wild game. Animals develop signs of ill: Join ADF in receive 10 free trees for planting in NM Submitted by ADF Everyone from New Mexico who joins the Arbor Day Founda- tion in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation's Trees for America CATCHES OF THE WEEK: nows, chicken liver and cut bait • Bluewater Lake: Sept. 1, Treacle for catfish. Fishing for white bass Lawson of Albuquerque caught a was fair to good using spinners, 44-inch tiger musky while using crank baits, topwater •lures, a homemade lure called the "gi spoons and jerk baits. Fishing for giv. Sept. 1, Christina Guara of A1- largemouth bass and smallmouth buquerque caught a 41-inch tiger bass was slow to fair using crank musky. She was using a Rapala. baits, jerk baits, tubes, senkos and • Oasis Park Lake: Aug. 31, Caleb topwater lures. Topwater worked Durham caught a grass carp esti- best in the early morning and late mated to be about 20 pounds, evening hours. We had no reports • Quemado Lake~ Aug. 31, Jeneya on other species. The Monticello, Montoya caught a 20-inch rain- Rock Canyon and Dam Site boat bow trout. It was her first big rain- ramps remain closed due to low bow and she was using salmon water conditions. eggs. Eseondida Lake: Fishing was • Red River: Sept. 2, Jesse Olivas fair to good using hot dogs and of Espanola caught a 23-inch rain- night crawlers for catfish. A few bow trout. He was using salmon were also taken by anglers using peach Power Bait. homemade dough bait. We had • Storrie Lake: Sept. 2, Santiago no reports on other species. Romero, age 4, of Las Vegas, Gila River: Water flow on the caught and released a 22-inch Gila as of this past Monday was carp. He was using salmon eggs. 293 cfs. We had no reports from The following came in too anglers this week. late for last week's report but we Lake Roberts: Fishing was good felt they were definitely worth using salmon eggs, Power Bait mentioning: and worms for trout. Fishing was • Bluewater Lake: Aug. 25, Dawn fair to good using worms and liver D C'deBaca caught and released for catfish. Fishing for bass was a 34-inch tiger musky. She was slow. Give this lake a try while using a topwater lure. The same the water levels are up. As the day, her father, Don C'deBaca, rains and runoff in the area sub- caught and released a 36-inch ti- side, the lake level will drop, ger musky• He was using a white making it increasingly more dif- tail lure. ficult to fish and the project to SOUTHWEST AREA improve the dam and spillway Bear Canyon: We had no reports will continue. from anglers this week. Pereha Dam: We had no reports Bill Evans Lake: Fishing for bass from anglers this week. was slow with just a few caught Quemado Lake: Trout fishing by anglers using salt craws: Fish- was very good again this past ing was slow to fair using night week as several anglers reported crawlers and hot dogs for catfsh, catching limits of trout with most One woman lost a big catfish fish being in the 9 to 14-inch when it broke her 15-pound test range. Salmon eggs, worms and line. We had no reports on other night crawlers were the best baits species, and the best fishing was in the Caballo Lake: Fishing was slow early morning hours. A few for all species but there were a few smaller tiger musky were caught white bass and walleye caught by and released by anglers using anglers trolling shallow-running spoons. crank baits. We had no reports on Rio Grande: Water flow below catfish or crappie. One lane re- Elephant Butte on Monday morn- mained open at the main boat ing was 7.2 cfs. We had no reports ramp. from anglers this week. Elephant Butte: Fishing was fair Snow Lake: We had no reports to good using shrimp, dead min- from anglers• Lordsburg Lady Maverick Volleyball 2013-2014 DATE OPPONENT TIME Thursday, September 5 @ Silver City (JV/V) 5:00/6:30 PM Saturday, September 7 @Morenci Tournament (V/V/V) TBA Tuesday, September 10 HotSprings (JV/V)5:00/6:30 PM Thursday, September 17 vs. Animas (JV/V)5:00/6:30 PM Friday, September 20 vs. Reserve (JV/V) 4:00/5:30 PM Saturday, September 21 @ Cent Round RobinJV(V/V) TBA Thursday, September 24 @ Animas (JV/V) 5:00/6:00 PM Saturday, September 28 vs. Silver City (JV/V) 1:00/2:30 PM" Tuesday, October 1 @ Hatch (JV/V) 5:00/6:30 PM Thursday, October 3 @ Silver City (JV/V) 5:00/6:30 PM Saturday, October 5@ Cobre (JV/V) TBA Tuesday, October 8 @ MVCS (JV/V) 5:00/6:30 PM Saturday, October 12 vs Tularosa (JV/V)1:00/2:30 PM Saturday, October 19 vs. MVSC (JV/V) 1:00/2:30 PM Tuesday, October 22vs. Cobre (JV/V) 5:00/6:30 PM Saturday, October 26 @ Tularosa (JV/V) 1:00/2:30 PM Tuesday, October 29vs Hatch (JV/V) 5:00/6:30 PM Monday, November 4 District Tournament (V) 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 5 District Tournament (V) 6:00 PM Thursday,November 7 District Tournament (V) 6:00 PM Saturday, November 9District Championship (V) 2:00 PM Thurs.-Sat. Nov. 14-16 State Tournament (V) T.B.A program. Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees for the benefit of the envi- ronment and quality-of-life. With one million members, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. Everyone joining this month will receive an eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white flowering dogwood, pin oak, red maple, river birch, silver maple, northern red oak and Colorado blue spruce. "This group of trees was care- fully selected to yield year-round benefits iti New Mexico, includ- ing beautiful spring flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular au- tumn colors and winter berries and nesting sites for songbirds," said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foun- dation. "These trees will also add to the proud heritage of New Mexico's 13 Tree City USA communities," • Rosenow contin- ued. ,For the;last 36 years, Tree City USA has supported effec- tive urban forest management across New Mexico, and plant- ing these trees (viii enhance the state's tree-planting tradition." The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between October 15 • and December 10. The 6- to 12- inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge• Easy-to-follow planting instructions are en- closed with each shipment of trees. New members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also re- ceive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care. To receive the 10 free trees, send a $10 membership contri- bution to Ten Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410¢ by September 30, 2013, or join online at arborday.org/ september• Benefit tournament held at Elks A mud volleyball tournament to benefit Jessica Sanchez, Florida trip to cheer in the Capi- tal One Bowl was held at the Lordsburg Elks Lodge last Sat- urday.Taking top honors in the double elimination event was Team Obey (above). Second place went to theWhatever team (Pantoje family, below). Courtesy photos Hunting ,across Submitted bY NM DEPT of GAME & FiSH~Santa Fe Thousands of sportsmen and women will head for the mountains and valleys of New Mexico Sund~ty, the Opening day of seasons for deer, elk, squirrels, doves, grouse and band-tailed pigeons. Complete information about the small-game and big- game seasons is available in the Hunting Rules and Information book at www.wildlife.state.nm.u s, at any department office or at any license vendor. As Sept. 1 approaches, the Department of Game and Fish urges all hunters to stress safety in the field, especially during archery seasons when hunters commonly are dressed in cam- ouflage. Hikers, bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to wear bright cloth- ing so they are easily visible to hunters. Dugan-Tarango MS Football 2013-2014 DATE OPPONENT TIME Thursday, September 5 Snell 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 10 La Plata 4:00 PM Saturday, September 14 @ Huachuca City 12:00 PM (PCT) Thursday, September 19 vs. Morenci, AZ 4:00 PM (PCT) Thursday, September 26 Thatcher 6:00 PM Thursday, October 17vs. Deming (8th)4:00 PM Thursday, October 24@Hatch Valley 4:00 PM Dugan-Tarango MS Volleyball 2013-2014 Thursday, Aug 22 Snell (7-8) 4:00/5:00 PM Tuesday, Aug 27 @Duncan (7-8) 4:00/5:00 PM Thursday, Aug 29 La Plata (7-8) 4:00/5:00 PM Thursday, Sept 5 @Snell (7-8) 4:00/.5:00 PM Tuesday, Sept 10 @La Plata (7-8) 4:00/5:00 PM Thursday, Sept 12 Hatch (7-8) 4:00/5:00 PM -Tuesday, Sept 17 @MV Christian (7-8) 4:00/5:00 PM Tuesday, Sept 24 @Morenci (7-8) 4:00/5:00 PM Tuesday, Oct 1 MV Christian (7-8) 4:00/5:00 PM Thursday, Oct. 8 vs. Animas (Double Header) 4:00/5:00 PM opened Sunday, New Mexico More than 28,000 deer remember to follow all laws and hunters and 32,000 elk hunters rules, which include: will be in the field from Sep- No shooting withiti tember through December• As150 yards of a dwelling or many as 25,000 hunters are an- building without landowner per- ticipated to try for squirrels, mission. upland and migratory birds, and No shooting Within 40 waterfowl• feet of a graded, maintained Some hunters may encoun- public road or paved surface. ter forest or trail closures this year due to wildfires that hit No hunting on private portions of the state• Hunters are land without written permis- encouraged to contact land-man- sion. agement agencies such as the No littering. U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of For more information about Land Management or State New Mexico's hunting oppor- Land Office for more informa- tunities and rules, please visit tion. www.wildlife.state.nm.us. You The department encourages can also speak to a Department hunters to be responsible and re- representative by calling toll- spect private property rights and free (888) 248-6866. Lordsburg Maverick Varsity Football 2013-2014 DATE OPPONENT Thursday, August 22 at Silver City (Scrimmage) 6:00 PM Friday, August 30 @ Willcox, AZ 8:00 PM Friday, September 6 vs. Academia Juarez 7:00 PM Friday, September 13 vs. Zuni 7:00 PM Friday, September 20 vs. Hot Springs 7:00 PM Friday, September 27 vs, Anthony, TX 7:00 PM Friday, October 4 @ Tornillo, TX 7:00 PM Friday, October 11 OPEN Friday, October 18 @ Cobre 7:00 PM Friday, October 25 vs. Tularosa 7:00 PM Friday, November 1 @ Hatch Valley 7:00 PM Friday, November 8 vs. MV Christian 7:00 PM Friday, November 15/16 State First Round Fri-Sat, November 22/23 State Quarter Finals Fri-Sat, Nov. 29/30 State Semi-Finals Fri-Sat., December 6/7 State Championship Lordsburg Maverick JV Football 2013-2014 Thursday, August 22 at Silver City 6:00 PM Thursday, August 29 vs. Willcox, AZ 6:00 PM Saturday, September 7 Academia Juarez 10:00 AM Thursday, September 12 at Silver City 9th 4:00 PM Saturday, September 21 at Hot Springs 11:00 AM **Thursday, October 3 Tornillo, TX 6:00 PM Saturday, October 19 Cobre 11:00 AM Thursday , October 31 Hatch 4i00 PM *JV game with Anthony is tentative depending on Anthony fielding a JV team **JV game with Tornillo is pending