<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3uA33v_0vknmzHS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3uA33v_0vknmzHS00" width="800" height="261" ><figcaption>Free Fishing Weekend in New Mexico will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 28. See details below. Pictured is the lookout above the Cottonwood Campground at the west end of the Navajo Lake State Park. Courtesy New Mexico State Parks, file</figcaption></figure>New Mexico free fishing weekendThe River Reach Foundation will host a Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the All Veterans Memorial Plaza, accessible through Tucker Street in Farmington. Competitions will be held in three classes: kids, teens and adults, with prizes going to the top three in their respective categories.The San Juan Fly Fishing Federation will host a free Fly Fishing Seminar on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood Campground day use area along the San Juan River, located four miles below the Navajo Dam. Knot tying, rigging, fly choices, casting techniques, river reading and other invaluable fishing information will be discussed. For information call Jon at (505) 860-0224 by Friday, Sept. 28.On Saturday and Sunday anglers are invited to fish at Lake Farmington from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The only fees will be the lake’s admission fee of $1 per person.The State of New Mexico will have free fishing throughout the state. Bag limits and all other fishing rules and regulations must be observed by anglers. For information, visit the New Mexico Game &amp; Fish Department's website. To see an interactive online fishing map visit https://tinyurl.com/4tkup3te.Veterans Memorial DedicationThe Four Corners Blue Star Mothers will present a Gold Star Memorial dedicated to the Fallen Heroes of San Juan County on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. The event will be held in Berg Park at the All Veterans Memorial Plaza and is accessible through South Tucker Avenue or a short walk from the Animas River Walk off River Road. Note that the River Reach Foundation will be having their Fishing Derby at the same location and parking may be limited.Tri-City Record’s Calendar of Events for details on these and other upcoming events. To submit an event via email send to events@tricityrecordnm.com.</div></body>

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The River Reach Foundation will host a Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the All Veterans Memorial Plaza, accessible through Tucker Street in Farmington. Competitions will be held in three classes: kids, teens and adults, with prizes going to the top three in their respective categories.