Project to begin to improve creek stability along the Pecos River

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Forest is working on a project to better protect the Pecos River and nearby habitats. The project will focus on about 1,000 feet of the river near Cowles. NMSU regents approve name change to local trailCrews will install structures to reduce erosion, enhance fish habitat, and improve the river's ability to withstand flooding. They will also replace old log structures with rock structures to create pocket habitats for fish. Earlier this su