ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s an ongoing problem at ponds along Albuquerque’s Bosque, and now city officials are working to protect the wildlife from harm.
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Several signs in the Bosque are meant to deter people from bothering the wildlife. They also tell people not to fish in its ponds. But some are ignoring the signs and officials say under current law, they can’t be cited for it. “All of these areas are really special, especially right now in times of our river drying,” said Colleen Langan-McRoberts, Superintendent of Open Space, City of Albuquerque.
It’s supposed to be a safe haven for local wildlife, but officials said they’ve gotten reports of people fishing in these protected ponds despite signs that prohibit it. “One of the negative impacts of fishing is especially people leaving behind their hooks and their fishing lines, that other animals can get caught into and it can really hurt them,” said Langan McRoberts…