8th Annual “Live. Ride. Repeat.” Veteran Fundraiser Returns to Alamogordo This Saturday

ALAMOGORDO — The U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club Trinity Chapter and The Slate Riders will host the 8th Annual Live. Ride. Repeat. on Saturday, May 2, 2026 — a growing community tradition dedicated to combating veteran suicide, honoring those lost, and reminding everyone that no one rides alone.

This isn’t just a motorcycle ride — it’s a mission of remembrance, awareness, and action. Riders, passengers, and supporters (including those in cars) come together each year to raise funds, shine a light on veteran mental health, and foster real connections.

Event Details – Saturday, May 2, 2026

• Registration: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Liberty Cycles, 649 Hwy 70 West, Alamogordo

• Last Stop / After-Party: VFW Post 700, 700 Hwy 70 West, Alamogordo at approximately 4:00 p.m.

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

• Breakfast burritos available during registration; food and fellowship at the VFW finish line

• Cars welcome — everyone is invited to participate

The route winds through the local area while raising critical awareness and funds for veteran needs.

A Growing Tradition Rooted in Personal Loss

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

Lynn Kimball, founder of The Slate Riders, started the ride in memory of her son, Slate Kimball, who died by suicide at age 24. After motorcycles filled the streets at his funeral in his honor, friends and family organized the first awareness ride. The initial event drew just 15 to 20 riders. Lynn, a professional counselor who co-owns Blue Sky Counseling with her husband Scott, has said riding helped her heal: “Slate taught me to really live. He taught me to love and live through the motorcycle.”

The ride 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 back to 2007). The club’s mission of “veterans helping veterans” aligned perfectly, and together they have expanded the event year after year.

Growth Over the Years (as previously reported by 2nd Life Media):

• Early years: Small, intimate memorial focus

• 2023 (5th Annual): 75+ bikers and supporters

• 2024 (6th Annual): Continued growth with participants from out of state

• 2025 (7th Annual): Largest gathering yet, with the U.S. Veterans MC national president attending

Funds raised have supported practical needs such as building roofs for at-risk veterans and connecting individuals with mental health resources. The ride continues to highlight the ongoing crisis — an average of 22 veteran suicides per day nationwide — while addressing local challenges like stigma, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and long VA wait times.

This year’s ride takes place during May as Veteran & Military Month in Alamogordo, complementing other community efforts such as the Otero Arts Veteran Arts Showcase that opened Friday night.

Organizers encourage all who want to show support — whether riding, driving, or cheering from the sidelines — to join. “Join us as we ride with purpose and honor those we’ve lost,” they say.

Mark your calendar and help keep this important tradition growing. 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.

Every rider, every dollar, and every voice counts in the fight to save lives. Ride safe, ride meaningful, and Live. Ride. Repeat.

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