Head out on the highway, for kids

By Gary Herron
Observer staff writer
Published on Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:13 AM MDT

Be on the lookout for thousands of motorcycles, at least if you’re going into Albuquerque today.

Rio Rancho will also be overrun with motorcycles next month, when the 17th annual Rio Rancho Toy Run takes place.

Today’s second annual Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” motorcycle run will be held, with an expectation of substantially more than the 1,200 or so riders that participated in 2008.

Rio Rancho Observer '€” Gary Herron photo USMC Gunnery Sgt. Paul Amass, left, and retired Sandoval County Dep. Paul Caputo addressed a small media gathering Thursday morning at Thunderbird Harley-Davidson/Buell in Albuquerque.

If you’re an early riser, there’s still time to enter the Marines Corps’ event, with lineup starting at 9 a.m. at the USMC Reserve Center on Wyoming at Copper NE.

Prior to the start of the ride, there will be a Marine Corps honor guard and ceremony to dedicate the run to the marines that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and to recognize the three fallen law enforcement officers that were lost this year.

Registration costs $20 per motorcycle or an unwrapped toy of equal value. Riders will depart at 11:30 a.m. and end at Sandia Resort and Casino, where there will be food and other vendors.

For more information, call Paul Caputo at 975-2033 or visit toys4totsnm.org.

Toys may be donated to the cause through Dec. 11, with distribution beginning Dec. 12, Caputo said.

“We have never said ‘no’ to a child who needs a toy for Christmas,” Caputo said. “It’s Christmas — nobody should be without Christmas.”

With the same goal, the Rio Rancho Toy Run will take place Nov. 22 at 11:30 a.m. at Rio Rancho High School.

Riders participating in this motorcycle rally must donate one new toy and two non-perishable food items, or make a $20 per person donation.

From the high school, the rally’s route will travel Northern Boulevard, Unser Boulevard, US 550, and NM 528, concluding at the Italian American Association, 1565 Stephanie Street.

At the Italian American Association there will be music, a bike rodeo, refreshments and a raffle.

For information, call 604-4326 or visit rioranchoyoyrun.org.

This event is made possible by Rio Rancho Toy Run Inc., the Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Rio Rancho.

Copyright © 2010 Rio Rancho Observer

Comments

WRITE A COMMENT

Use the form below to post a brief comment to this story, or respond to other readers. Please use the word count tool to assist you in keeping your remarks to 100 words or fewer.

Comments must be approved by an editor before appearing on the Web site. Editors review submitted comments periodically during the day for offensive or off-topic content before posting. Your thoughtful contribution to the online discussion is appreciated.

Reader Comments

The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of the Rio Rancho Observer.

Kevin wrote on Oct 25, 2009 5:40 PM:

" Nice of you to let us know BEFORE the event! Why the he** didn't you report this was going to happen LAST week.

This news agency is lame and lazy! Can't you research events ahead of time? Maybe then would ther be more people attending these functions!

Put me in charge of your newspaper! I'll even do it for free! "

Palinite wrote on Oct 29, 2009 2:29 AM:

" I concur with Kevin's sentiments. I realize RRO is undergoing changes, new managment and we all know that being in the newspaper business these days is beyond tough. I happen to think the Observer is great, but do wish more focus was on upcoming events and local issues, besides sports. Sports are fine, but as one who has no kids, local school sports, to me, and the amount of print given to that topic, is of no interest and a waste of space.
It is also possible people don't advise you of events early enough to print. "

You must register with a valid email to post comments. Only your Member ID will be posted with the comments.

Registered users sign in here:

Become a Registered User
Member ID:
*Password:
Remember login?
(requires cookies)
 

Do not use usernames or passwords from your financial accounts!

Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required!

Create a Member ID:
*Choose a password:
*Re-enter password:
E-mail Address:
Year of Birth:
 

(children under 13 cannot register)

First Name:
Last Name:
Company:
Home Phone:
Business Phone:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
 

Classifieds

  • View All Ads
  •  
  • Place a classified ad online!
  •  
  •  
  • Call: (505) 892-8080
  •  
  • Fax: (505) 892-5719
  •  
  • Write: P.O. Box 15878, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87174

Jobs

View All Jobs

Homes

View All Homes

Autos

View All Autos


WEATHER FOR
RIO RANCHO, N.M.