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Published: 08 May 2015 08 May 2015

Hundreds of motorcycle riders are expected to rumble through New Mexico on May 14, 15, and 16 as part of the Run for the Wall cross-country motorcycle ride to Memorial Day weekend activities in Washington, D.C.

The annual ride honors the memory of military personnel Killed in Action (KIA) and those still listed as Missing in Action (MIA). It featuresthree cross-country routes begins May 13 in southern California €”about an hour east of Los Angeles. As the riders make their way towards our nation's capital, they will enter New Mexico on the following dates and along the following routes: (The public is encouraged to cheer the riders as they arrive, and attend ceremonies and events).

Southern Route
Riders traveling through the Southern Route will arrive along Interstate 10 on May 14 in Deming, where they are scheduled to make a 4:10pm gas stop at the Savoy Truck Stop, located at the Hwy 418/I-10 interchange (Exit 68). The riders will continue on to Las Cruces, where they will stop for the night. There will be a 6:15pm dinner at the Barnett's Las Cruces Harley-Davidson store located at Interstate 10 and Avenida de Mesilla. The din- ner will be donated by Andale's Restaurant from nearby Mesilla. The following morning (May 15), the riders will stop for a free breakfast at American Legion Post 10 and then head for the Las Cruces Veterans' Memorial Park for a special wreath-laying ceremony before departing on Interstate 10 for Texas. For more information about the Southern Route through New Mexico, contact Roger Thornton at
(575) 993-0753.

Central Route
Riders traveling along the Central Route will enter the state on May 14 traveling along Interstate 40 and are scheduled to arrive in Gallup at 3:30pm, where they will parade through the city on the way to the Red Rock Park for a "Gathering of Veterans" ceremony 3:45pm. Dinner will be provided at 5pm by the city of Gallup. Riders are responsible for securing their own overnight lodging.

The following day (May 15) after a free breakfast donated by the City of Gallup, riders will depart Gallup at 8am and are scheduled to stop for gas at 10:15am at the Route 66 Casino west of Albuquerque, where free gas will be provided courtesy of Thunderbird Harley-Davidson of Albuquerque. They then head north on Interstate 25 and are scheduled to arrive at 12:45 for a gas stop and lunch at the Camel Rock Casino just north of Santa Fe on Highway 84/285. The gas and lunch will be provided by the casino. The riders then head to the State Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Angel Fire, where they will gather for a group photo. They will then head for dinner at nearby Eagle Nest €”courtesy of the town of Eagle Nest. Riders are responsible for securing their own overnight lodging. The following morning (May 16), riders will enjoy a free breakfast at the Eagle Nest Senior Center before departing at 7:30am for Raton €”where they'll stop for gas at 8:45am at the Conoco station and receive free gas and refreshments courtesy of Tim Trujillo and the Independent Riders of Raton. The riders will then leave the state and continue their journey through Colorado. For more information about the Central Route, contact Barbara Montoya at (505) 250- 6495.