LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The 32nd annual San Juan Turtle Derby Races are taking place in Tortugas, New Mexico Sunday, June 25th. It's taking place at the Our Lady of Guadalupe church.

The San Juan Fiesta is Tortugas’ annual celebration of Patron Saint John the Baptist. The turtle derby is on June 25 at 2 p.m. Registration for the competition is at 11 a.m.

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