A group of more than 50 motorcyclists gets ready to ride down the Main Hill Road, through White Rock and the Bandelier Loop before heading through the Jemez Saturday morning on a benefit ride for La Cueva teen Wyatt Taylor who was seriously injured in an accident in December 2017 and faces ongoing medical expense. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Dre Goodlaws, left, and Joline Martinez are ready to ride Saturday morning in the ‘Ride to the Springs’ benefit ride for La Cueva teen Wyatt Taylor and his family. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Fire Division Chief Kelly Sterna, far left, LAFD Chief Troy Hughes await kickstands up Saturday morning. Also pictured is LAFD Deputy Chief Steve Dawald who was with the LAFD support truck for the event. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Ernst ‘Shorty’ Esch, left, and Kirk Thompson chat before setting out for Jemez Springs Saturday morning. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Ben Irving speaks with members of the Los Carnales motorcycle group who volunteered to block traffic along the route to ensure safety during the ‘Ride to the Springs’ benefit event Saturday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Event organizer Richard Sturgeon goes over the route and safety recommendations before the riders head out from the Knights of Columbus building. The Knights and the Ladies Auxiliary hosted the riders and sold breakfast burritos and coffee to raise funds for the event. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Riders await their turn to leave the Knights of Columbus parking lot. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Fr. John Daniel of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church reads a blessing for the riders Saturday morning prior to their departure. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Pam Hottle, a member of the Jemez Riders, the motorcycle safety committee at Los Alamos National Laboratory, with her motorcycle Saturday morning before heading to Jemez Springs. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Riders, from left, GTA Vigil, ‘Bad Boy Roy’ Gonzales, Richard Sturgeon, Sammy Marquez and Blaine Lattin chat outside the Knights of Columbus Hall prior to Saturday’s ride. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Elizabeth Hargraves, left, and Cayla Aikin were on hand to help Satuday morning at the Knights of Columbus Hall for the ‘Ride to the Springs’ kickoff. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Juanita Romero and Zeke Aragon chat with Fr. John Daniel Saturday prior to their ride to Jemez Springs. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Richard and Liz Sturgeon grin Saturday morning as more and more motorcyclists arrive to participate in their ‘Ride to the Springs’. The event was the brainchild of the Sturgeons who went on to organize the ride. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Martin Swinhoe, right, and Richard Frank were among local riders in Saturday’s ‘Ride to the Springs’. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
A group of more than 50 motorcyclists gets ready to ride down the Main Hill Road, through White Rock and the Bandelier Loop before heading through the Jemez Saturday morning on a benefit ride for La Cueva teen Wyatt Taylor who was seriously injured in an accident in December 2017 and faces ongoing medical expenses. The ride was sponsored by the Jemez Riders group which is the motorcycle safety group for Los Alamos National Laboratory employees. The ride ended at Madonna Hall in Jemez Springs where a chile cookout, live entertainment and a huge raffle were held. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com