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Latest Newsletters
November 2021 Newsletter
Ripples The Official Newsletter of the River Reach Foundation November 2021 SAVE THE DATE! RIVERGLOW 2021 December 3, 2021 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Once again we can discover Farmington's holiday spirit along the Animas River! Be sure and join us on the River...
September 2021 Newsletter
Ripples The Official Newsletter of the River Reach Foundation September 2021 SAVE THE DATE! Fall 2021 Outdoor Economics Conference & Expo September 29 - October 1 We are very excited that the New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference will be held this...
May 2021 Newsletter
Ripples The Official Newsletter of the River Reach Foundation May 2021 Among the Waters Trail Update Part Two Amanda Garcia We are pleased and excited to announce that in addition to the continuing expansion of The River Walk, in Farmington, New Mexico, a...
March 2021 Newsletter
Ripples The Official Newsletter of the River Reach Foundation March 2021 Among the Waters Trail Update Part One Amanda Garcia The last few years, the City of Farmington has been interested in acquiring our family property that has been referred to as the...
November 2020 Newsletter
Ripples The Official Newsletter of the River Reach Foundation November 2020 Who we are and what we do... Join us on our journey! The River Reach Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization composed of enthusiastic boaters, floaters, joggers, bikers,...
Upcoming Events
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Join us at Berg Park from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, December 2 for the 2022 Riverglo event hosted by the River Reach Foundation. Music venues composed of local carolers and a live nativity scene transform the Animas River trail that is lined by luminarias between Archway Court and the Little Pavilion. Santa, the Grinch, the lighted Christmas tree, sales of hot chocolate, popcorn, and holiday LED trinkets are located on the River Reach Terrace. More Details
Latest Event Articles
Fall 2021 Outdoor Economics Conference
Outdoor Economics Conference in Farmington, NM Sep 29 - Oct 1 2021 Axie NavasLetter from the Director New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentOutdoor Recreation Division Axie Navas Hundreds of people tuned in to the virtual New Mexico Outdoor Economics...
Latest Projects & Other News
River of Fountains
The River of Fountains is a large interactive spray pad, located at Berg Park and is available to the public at no cost. Click the image below to see its location on Google Maps.More Enhancement ProjectsPROTECTPROMOTEENHANCEGET INVOLVEDRiver Reach Foundation · P.O....
Rocky Reach Rapids
In February of 2012 the City of Farmington and the River Reach Foundation worked together to repair the Rocky Reach Rapid. The purpose of the structure was to ensure irrigation flow to Willett’s Ditch and create a hydraulic wave feature for kayakers and boaters. The...
Eagle Scout Tree Planting
Fifty cottonwood trees were transplanted from Farmington Lake to Berg Park as a project for the Eagle Scouts.More Enhancement ProjectsPROTECTPROMOTEENHANCEGET INVOLVEDRiver Reach Foundation · P.O. Box 2056 · Farmington, NM 87499-2056 · 505.716.4405 · ...
Previous Land Grants & Easements
The areas known today as Animas, Berg, and Boyd Parks would not be the recreational asset to the community it is today if not for the land grants and easements from the following families. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Walter and Winifred Berg — 12.66 acres — 1966...
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River Reach Foundation · P.O. Box 2056 · Farmington, NM 87499-2056 · 505.716.4405 · river.reach.foundation@outlook.com