Memorial bike ride honoring New Mexico law enforcement who have died in the line of duty
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial Bike Ride honors the ultimate sacrifice from New Mexico's law enforcement. The annual bike ride helps raise funds for the Albuquerque Police Department Chaplain Unit Fund (CUF).
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The CUF is used to support any APD employee who faces an unexpected life event such as funeral expenses, medical expenses and more. The ride kicks off May 10 in Albuquerque and follows the Turquoise Trail to Santa Fe. All funds raised will go toward supporting the CUF. The volunteer chaplain unit assists officers, on calls that are in need of support either for the family members of trauma or death. The unit is also on call for any APD employee who is in need of a Chaplain or just needs an ear to listen. For more information on the chaplain unit and the memorial bike ride, click here.
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