Save the Date: 8th Annual “Live. Ride. Repeat.” Veteran Fundraiser Returns to Alamogordo on May 2, 2026

Alamogordo, NM — The U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club Trinity Chapter and the Slate Riders are proud to present the 8th Annual Live. Ride. Repeat. — a motorcycle (and car-friendly) fundraiser dedicated to combating veteran suicide and honoring those we’ve lost.

This isn’t just a ride — it’s a mission of remembrance, awareness, and action. Riders and supporters come together each year to prove that no one rides alone.

Event Details – Saturday, May 2, 2026

• Registration: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Liberty Cycles, 649 Hwy 70 W, Alamogordo, NM

• Last Stop: VFW Post 700, 700 Hwy 70 W, Alamogordo at approximately 4:00 PM

• Cost: $20 per rider | $30 with passenger

• Cars welcome — everyone is invited to participate

Breakfast burritos will be available during registration, with food and fellowship at the VFW finish. The route winds through the area while raising funds and shining a light on veteran mental health.

A Growing Tradition of Service and Healing

What began as a small memorial ride has become one of Alamogordo’s most meaningful annual veteran events.

The Slate Riders were founded by Lynn Kimball (a guest panelist at last month’s Voices of Alamogordo Community Forum) in memory of her son, Slate Kimball, who died by suicide at age 24. After bikes appeared at his funeral in his honor, friends and family organized the first awareness ride. “The first ride had 15 to 20 riders,” per Lynn. She added, “I fell in love with riding thanks to Slate.” “Slate taught me to really live. He taught me to love and live through the motorcycle.”

Lynn Kimball is a professional counselor who co-owns Blue Sky Counseling with her husband Scott.

The event soon partnered with the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club Trinity Chapter (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit chartered in Alamogordo in 2018, with national roots dating to 2007). The club’s mission — veterans helping veterans — aligned perfectly with Lynn’s story, and together they expanded the ride into a major fundraiser.

History of the Annual Ride (as covered by 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News):

• Early years (first ride): 15–20 riders focused on memory and suicide awareness.

• By 2023 (5th Annual, May 6): Expected 75+ bikers and supporters.

• 2024 (6th Annual, May 4): Continued growth with 75 or more participants, including out-of-state riders.

• 2025 (7th Annual, May 3): Drew local and national attention, with the U.S. Veterans MC national president attending the largest gathering to date.

Funds raised have supported veteran needs — from building roofs for at-risk vets to directing them toward mental health resources. The ride highlights the ongoing crisis: an average of 22 veteran suicides per day, with many facing barriers like stigma, long VA wait times, and untreated PTSD or traumatic brain injury.

“Join us as we ride with purpose and honor those we’ve lost,” organizers emphasize each year.

Why It Matters

Veteran suicide remains a critical issue, but this event turns community passion into real support. Whether you ride, drive, or simply show up to cheer, your presence makes a difference.

Mark your calendars now for Saturday, May 2, 2026. Registration opens at 10 AM at Liberty Cycles. For more information, scan the QR code on the official flyer or follow the U.S. Veterans MC New Mexico – Trinity Chapter and Slate Riders on social media.

Join KALHRadio.org and AlamogordoTownNews.org and let’s keep the tradition growing — because every ride counts, every voice matters, and together we can help save lives.

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