Interest in Scuba Diving in New Mexico Deepens During 4th Annual 'Bottomless Bubblefest'
ROSWELL, NM – Bottomless Lakes State Park in Roswell is the best way to dive into the Labor Day weekend as the park celebrates its 4th annual "Bottomless Bubblefest" from September 1 through 3, featuring everything from underwater dive poker to fun and educational activities for divers and spectators alike. "The Bottomless Bubblefest attracts scuba club divers from throughout New Mexico and other states because it is an unusual way to test one's scuba skills while having fun," said Park Superintendent Steve Patterson. Dive poker involves tossing two decks of weighted cards into Lea Lake, whereby divers compete for the best hand. No more than five cards can be held at a time, and divers may discard one of their cards in exchange for a new card similar to traditional poker. Prizes will be awarded on Sunday for the winning hand. For spectators, Bottomless Lakes is one of the only facilities in the State that rents out paddleboards and pedal boats for visitors to explore Lea Lake. A ranger-led presentation on the flora and fauna of Lea Lake will also be available at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1 during the park"s weekly "Enchanted Evenings" series. Bottomless Lakes State Park is a popular scuba diving destination, known for its greenish-blue color that creates the illusion that the lakes are bottomless when in fact they range in depth from 17 to 90 feet. The "Mecca" is a large group of springs located 30 to 40 feet below the lakes surface that produces over 9 million gallons of water a day. Divers may have a chance of spotting the endangered fish species such as the Pecos Pupfish and Mexican Tetra, among others. To get to Bottomless Lakes State Park from Roswell, head east on US 380 for 12 miles and then south on NM 409 for three miles. For more information, contact Bottomless Lakes State Park at (505) 624-6058. For Immediate Release: August 18, 2007 Contact: Erica Asmus-Otero (505) 660-7017/Erica.
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