Roswell, NM – Bottomless Lakes State Park held their 32nd Annual Paddle Board Races on Saturday, August 4 from 1-3 p.m. in the Lea Lake Recreational Area. Along the Pecos River Valley near Roswell, Bottomless Lakes State Park is known for its beautiful, deep lakes that offer loads of outdoor fun.

"Paddle boarding is a tradition at Bottomless Lakes State Park. This was a day filled with paddle boarding, great exercise and just a lot of fun," said Bottomless Lakes State Park Superintendent Max Michanczyk. "You may be the fastest in the water, but you'll never know unless you compete with other park visitors." The winners were the following:
 
Winners of Division III - Adult 18 and over
1st Place - Gareth Lawson
2nd Place - Dillon Mezzacappa
3rd Place - David Black
4th Place - Kathleen Donaldson
5th Place - Katherine Smith

Winners of Division II - 13 -18 years of age
1st Place - Chloe Willard
2nd Place - Kaden Stuckwish
3rd Place - Hannah Geilhausen

Winners of Division I - 12 and under
1st Donavan Davis 10 years old
2nd Willa Bhagwandin 11 years old
3rd Aiko Rosales 8 years old