Mountain Mail reports
More than 150 youths took part in the Socorro Community Fishing Derby Saturday at Escondida Lake, Chamber of Commerce Terry Tadano said.
The top three finishers in the 3-7 age group were Adam Lopez, Sean Benevidez and Christopher Lucero. Anastasia Benevidez caught the biggest fish.
The top three finishers in the 8-11 age group were Antony Silva, Daniel Chavez Jr., and Clinton Wellborn. Antonio Gonzalez caught the biggest fish. The top three placers in the 12 and over age group were Brice Rosales, Samantha Maldonado and J.W. Sanchez. Sean Sanders caught the biggest fish.
The grand prize went to Norman Lanz, 11, who won a bicycle in a raffle. The bicycle was donated by Ernestine and Ernest Silva.
The New Mexico Game and Fish stocked rainbow trout on the March 18.
Socorro Valley Bass Club member George Lucero, a volunteer, was in charge of weighing all the fish. Other volunteers included Al Greenwood, Leroy and Phillip Anaya , Lewis Auerbach, Gloria Anaya, Lori Tadano, and Van and Barbara Romero.
“Despite the cool weather, the derby was a great success,” Tadano said.
“There were 161 registered youth anglers and with their parents, uncles, aunts, Grandpa and Grandmas, and friends. There were over 500 people at the lake. The community was so giving and generous with the donations”
Pictured: George Lucero weighs one of the fish brought in at the Derby. Courtesy photo
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