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DEMING \u2013 The ducks have raced, the water has splashed and two competitors have emerged as champions of the 47th Annual Great American Duck Race.<\/p>\n

Emery Bencomo captured the Dry Track championship, while Anthony Almanza took the top spot on the Wet Track during this year\u2019s races in Deming.<\/p>\n

Each champion received a $1,500 grand prize, along with some well-earned duck-racing bragging rights.<\/p>\n

The championship races capped another year of one of Deming\u2019s best-known traditions, bringing competitors and spectators together for the annual event.<\/p>\n

Organizers with the Great American Duck Race Committee congratulated Bencomo and Almanza and thanked everyone who participated in this year\u2019s races.<\/p>\n

The 47th Annual Great American Duck Race was held as part of the weekend\u2019s festivities in Deming.<\/p>\n

Information and photo courtesy of the Great American Duck Race Committee.<\/p>\n

By John Krehbiel – Bravo Mic Communications News – John@Bravomic.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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