Chairperson Letter…….

Inside this issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1
Chariperson Letter
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Chairperson Letter
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2015 BMC Coat Drive
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COC-WNMMRO
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CNMMRO
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SNMCOC
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Santa Fe HD
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MRF News
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Alethia Riders
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Duke City Wheelman
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Dan Sorey
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No Colors/Calendar of
Events
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Advertisements/Flyers
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THE NMMRO BOARD:
Chairman…………...Annette Torrez
Vice Chairman.....Raymond Gallegos
Secretary…………..…David Cruz
Treasurer……RockHell Thompson
Sgt at Arms……...Todd Thompson
Jan-Feb 2016
Chairperson Letter…….
With great anticipation we look forward to our 2016, 13th Annual
NMMRO Bike Day at the Capital, which will be held February 13th @ 1
PM at our Santa Fe State Capitol Rotunda (see flyer in this newsletter).
In 2015 we had approximately 700 attendances, as we gathered in
opposition of two helmet bills. Our victory was the defeat two helmet
bills; one if passed it would have mandate motorcycle helmets on all
motorcycle operators and passengers; and another bill would have
created an annual fee of $697 for a license plate sticker that allowed
the operator and passenger to refrain from wearing a helmet. Our 2016
legislation session begins on January 19. This year it is a 30 day
session with emphasizes on the budget. We have been monitoring all
prefilled bills, and as of yet no motorcycle related legislation has been
filed. To quote David Deveraux, Double D from the Motorcycle Profiling
Project, “Mass of people magnifies the messages and demands of the
community. The voices of our community are magnified when we
gather in solidarity at our state capital making it more possible to
achieve political and legislative goals." It is important that we continue
to have large motorcycle community participation; so that we are united
as we reach out and communicate the concerns of our community in
the motorcycle rights movement. Even though helmet bills may not be
filed this year, they will be back as we have members of the community
who think that non-helmeted injuries cost our state 40 million dollars in
medical costs. Our main focus should be on preventing the crash by
promoting safety awareness and holding those who cause death or
injury on our roads accountable.
Editor……….………..Kitti Gallegos
Webmaster…RockHell Thompson
Public Relations....Lisa Van Druff
Org. Liaison…………..Tom Newell
CNMMRO……….……….Rod Owens
ENMMRO……………Dorothy Jouett
WNMMRO……………..….Jim Smith
MEETING SCHEDULE:
NMMRO Monthly Meetings:
Post 49
Jan 16, 2016
COC Meetings:
Post 49
Feb 20 2016
There were 174 crashes that the NMMRO was made aware of in 2015
in New Mexico. 86 of those were cruiser bikes, 51 were sports bikes, 1
trike, 3 scooters and 33 unknown because of the type of bike in the
crash in not always reported by the media or person reporting the
crash. 30 of those crashes were fatalities, 10 of those were on cruisers,
13 on sports bikes and 7 on unknown type of bike. On following these
crashes many occurred from other road users not looking for
motorcycles and many of these where hit and run crashes. I am sure
there are many more, these reported were mostly from the Albuquerque
and Santa Fe area. In 2014 we were notified of 128 crashes with 19
fatalities. Over time as people learn more of our NMMRO Biker Down
Program, we have more persons reporting crashes and requesting
support for the crash victims and the families. Through the Biker Down
Program we bring support and prayer if requested, we will make
hospital visits and assist though our motorcycle ministries or if the crash
victim have gone home and need continued support. We help offer
advise if the crash victim as passed away through NMMRO Board
Member David Cruz who is a local mortician 505-288-0755
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We help offer medical or hospice advise through local connections within the community. We have also
supported crash victims and family in court to show support and unity from our community.
Our NMMRO board recently met and felt in was necessary to add four advisory positions to our NMMRO Board
for support on issues that need to be addressed. These are non-voting board positons. Attorney Dan Sorey as a
legal advisor; has been working with the organization for several years and has represented victims and families
of motorcycle crashes in our state, he has also advised on issues the NMMRO and our motorcycle community
have encountered. Retired Representative Rick Miera as a legislative advisor; he has been the motorcycle
community’s greatest supporter on legislative issues for 27 years. Doug Anaya, Hellfighter MM President as a
spiritual advisor; he has been working with our fallen biker program for several years and along with his club
have aided and supported many of our community. Sylvianna Ray Esquibel as a medical advisor; she has
assisted victims and families of motorcycle crashes with medical advice and hospice advice. Her specialty is on
trauma related injuries, which would help us when we need to address the helmet bills in the future. All the
advisors have accepted their positions and are honored to serve in the NMMRO board.
We hope to see as many motorcyclists as possible at our Bike Day at the Capital. The bicyclist community will
be joining us again in support this year. This year we will honor our 2016 motorcyclist of the year and motorcycle
group of the year at bike day. Please join us. If the temperatures are low and you are unable to ride please come
in your vehicles. The most effective way we can contribute is to show up and participate. Our large numbers of
participation show our legislators that our motorcycle and bicyclist community gather in mass to address and
fight when our safety, rights, freedoms and liberties are challenged. We usually have good media coverage. Last
year all the letters the community wrote in opposition of the helmet laws helped us defeat the two bills. Two
years ago DWI legislation for tougher penalties that had been tabled, was given a second chance after media
coverage of our bike day rally. Again to quote Double D, “Remember there is no democracy without
participation."
Annette
NMMRO Membership
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Couples Membership $30.00
Corporate Membership
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Renewals: Single
$15.00
Couple
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Please send info & checks to:
NMMRO
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2015 BMC Coat Drive
On December 5th the BMC put together their 2nd Annuel Coat Drive which was a great success!!
About 500 coats where taken in along with gloves,hats, shoes ,underwear and clothes. It was great
To see the motorcycle community come together to help the homeless in our community. The
Regulators and Guerreros brought over a trailer full of donations. The Vicious Vixens and Hellfighters
Took in all the donations. We had a man at the start pull up in a nice car and bring in several new
Coats and leave. We don’t know who he was? Maybe a angel! But thank you for your kindness.
On December 20th again we all gathered at the Mc Donald’s at Lomas and Broadway and went down
Town to give out the donations and toys that the Onagers collected at their Toy Drive at the 66 Casino
A few weeks before that. It was so heartwarming to see all these people be able to get the items
They need to help them. Also seeing the kids get a new toy was so amazing, to see their eyes light up
Like the lights on a christmas tree. We had the Hellfighters, GOC, BMC, Street Kings, Onagers,Vicious Vixens,
NMMRO, Ruff Riders, Alethia Riders and Rick Miera and so many other volenteers who came out
And helped at both events. Thank you to all that donated as well. Looking forward to this year’s
BMC Coat Drive we are hoping to collect 700 coats this year. Start letting everyone know so we can
Reach our goal this year.
Kitti Gallegos- Editor
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COC of Northern New
Mexico
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I'd like to thank everyone that has participated in all the runs and events we had this year.
We have had a successful year and have made a positive impact on the community. As we
continue to move forward let’s all keep in mind that there has been some events that have
happened that has not been given all the facts as they have been reported however with all
that said we do have brothers and sisters that have been impacted by those reports and
they need our support. Let’s continue to show the nation that as a state New Mexico will
push forward and help those in need.
Our next meeting will be on Feb 6th at noon at the American Legion Post 49. We also have
bike day at the Capital on Feb 13th so it is important that if you all can make this please do.
This is the one day as a whole that we as a Community can be heard loud and clear.
Information on Bike day at the Capital will be distributed. I hope everyone had a safe and
happy holidays. Be safe and enjoy the ride.
Dozer, NMMCOC Chairman
WNMMRO
Hello NM Freedom Fighters
First off welcome to 2016! Hopefully this year will be full of riding and less of legislative battles. 2015 was a very successful year
due to keeping NM a state of choice, but the fight will not end and we must be ever vigilant for pending legislation aimed at
taking away our right to choose to ride with or without a helmet. The saddest part of the whole helmet issue is the fact that the
people out there that feel the need to control other people’s decisions will not stand together with us to stop the crashes before
they happen but only to make crashing supposedly safer. As a motorcyclist rights, safety, education and awareness
organization we need to push the Motorcycle Safety Foundation in NM to do more to promote and make rider education more
accessible and less expensive for not only new riders but also the veteran riders out there.
We must continue to stand together to protect our rights. Not only the helmet issue but the right to ride with who we want, what
we want, where we want and when we want. The abuses of our rights as motorcyclist are being challenged by law enforcement
all over the country with illegal searches and continued harassment of many club members. To all the Independents out there
that feel this doesn’t affect you I guarantee you it will if we don’t stand together to protect all of our basic rights. As in the Waco
incident to arrest over 170 riders just because of association is a complete violation of any American Citizens most basic
Constitutional Right and the only way to stop it is for all riders to stand strong and shoulder to shoulder.
Over here on the west side of the state things have been pretty quiet. Once again the WNMMRO will be pushing the MAP
(Motorcycle Awareness Program) in the McKinley County school system and hoping to add a program aimed at elementary age
students. We will also be doing MAP for both McKinley County Senior Centers. We continue with our quarterly highway
cleanups.
The McKinley County Toys for Tots event in December went very well and we passed out around 3,000 toys. WNMMRO is the
local community organization sponsoring Toys for Tots here.
Just an FYI for all the 2nd Amendment supporters there has already been a Assault Weapons Ban pre filed in the House for the
114th Congress. H.R. 4269 Assault Weapons Ban of 2015. Please contact your elected officials both state and federal
to let them know that the 2nd Amendment is not negotiable!
Well hope that we fill the Round House in Santa Fe for Bike Day at the Capitol Feb. 13th at 1 pm. Let’s work to make it the
largest showing of freedom fighters to date and truly let our elected officials know we are still watching!
Ride Free, Ride Safe but most of all RIDE!
Just Jim, Coordinator WNMMRO
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CNMMRO
To thank the millions of people who have courageously defended our country, guarded our safety, and helped protect
everyone’s personal freedom to ride, Harley-Davidson is offering a free Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy New Rider
Course for all current and former U.S. military personnel and first responders (law enforcement, fire, and EMS). You can
register now and sign up to take an eligible course January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016.*
In addition to the Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy offer, there is an alternate offer available. With this alternate offer,
qualified participants will be eligible to receive a Harley-Davidson™ Gift Card in an amount equal to the value of a course
offered at an authorized Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) or other state accredited riding school, upon proof of
completion of a basic motorcycle riding course and a receipt.
To take advantage of either offer goes to https://ridefree.harleydavidson.com/americanheroes/?source_cd=social_20160101_FB&version=desktop
Meanwhile in Australia.......
Almost one quarter of Queensland's 2015 road toll – the 242 Queenslanders who died last year in a road accident – was
linked to motorcycles, senior police confirmed on New Year's Day. And yet motorcycles make up less than 4 per cent of
the 4.9 million registered vehicles on Queensland roads.
Yes there is a helmet law in Queensland. Among other proposed changes to reduce road toll...
Motorcycle license changes: Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey
"Of great concern this year has been the number of motorcycle fatalities," Mr. Bailey said. "It often involves a single
motorcycle and no other vehicle," he said. Mr. Bailey said changes to motorcycle license’s would be bought in to place
from 2016. "Motorcycle riders will need to have longer at each level before they progress to more powerful bikes," Mr.
Bailey said. "That is to get the experience, so we can drive the motorcycle road toll down."
Ride safe!
Rod, CNMMRO Chair.
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SNMCOC
SNMCOC has had a very busy and productive 2015, growing nearly 50% and having a huge increase in participation. This is a
direct result in new found friendships and partnerships and the great guidance and support of our major clubs in the state. With
the creation of our National Council of Clubs, following the events in Waco, TX, with David “Double D” Devereaux from Washington
state acting as our spokesperson and highlighting profiling directed against the motorcycle community, our clubs and independents
have pulled together to work with each other as these events effect each of us. We are much stronger standing together. This
cooperation will become even more important in 2016 as our rights as bikers are already being challenged and the members of
several Motorcycle Clubs in our state are being directly targeted by state and federal authorities primarily for the patch they wear on
their back rather than for the acts of individuals. I urge each of our members to become involved and continue to support one
another during these trying times in the biker community; as well as attending this year’s Bike Day at the Capitol in Santa Fe on
February 13, where you can indeed have a voice in our government.
We had and especially productive holiday season this year in southern New Mexico, with literally dozens of benefits sponsored by
our clubs including Toy Runs, Food Drives, benefits for Veterans, Fallen Bikers and brothers and sisters in need. We have truly
changed the public view of bikers by giving back to our communities throughout the state and showing that we care for and are
invested in the cities, towns and villages we call home. I would like to especially thank Bandidos MC, Blox Starz, Brotherhood 74,
Centauros MC, Combat Vets, Dominion, Embudos MC, Guardians of the Children, Lumbre, Marines MC, Ruff Ryders, Soldados MC,
Survivors, The Huns, Vaqueros, Vietnam Vets / Legacy Vets MC, Badland Saints, Christian Riders, Freedom Riders, Guerreros, Iron
Sons, Pack, OG’s (Originals), Regulators, Rifa, American Veterans, many, many Independents and several of our partner organization
from El Paso, including the Bandidos MC, The Risen Dead, Centauros MC, Lumbre and Combat Vets for their hard work and great
efforts!
I look forward to seeing everyone again at our next SNMCoC meeting on February 21, Quarters Bar, Ruidoso at 1pm.
Ride Safe
Willie (Memo)
Chapter Commander (Prez)
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 47-1
Chair SNMCOC
[email protected]
[email protected]
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I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!
Did you ever get so pissed off you just instinctively yelled at someone (or often something - like, I am really
not very good with a wrench...yelling), it is much like the act of being in pain! How about the guy that you
watch drive right beside your bike, knowing....yes, really knowing he has no idea you exist. You just want to
yell at him.
I love riding my motorcycle. I don't think there is a better way to put it than "I love" riding my bike. It brings
me joy, freedom and a family that is ALWAYS there for you. I have a passion to the street and love racing in
the dirt. This love relationship has times when we are one and times when we really have to work on our
relationship. Sometimes I invest in some really nice upgrades to the one I love. How cool is it that we can
have that type of relationship. My bike truly hears me.
I have never been involved in another sport or a business where we riders are always looking out for those
in our family. It is just part of who we are. The stories are boundless of us supporting a cause, rallying a ride
for a family in need or just putting up a fellow rider in your house for the night. It makes me want to yell
when I can't get the same medical as my neighbor because I ride. When the police have checkpoints just for
motorcyclists. Every time I have to pay more for insurance, registration and tires - what is with the price of
rubber these days? It makes me just instinctively yell and I wonder who really hears us?
Being part of this family makes me a little protective to those that choose to ride. As Annette brings all of us
together for the Ride to the Capital on February 13th - I think about all the family I have ridden with over the
years. It's your voice that lets the people you have chosen to represent you hear you. They are setting the
rules of the road and you get to tell them how you want things to roll. It is important now more than ever to
be heard. We have lots of changing of the guards coming up in 16 and now it really is the time to show them
some strength. We just need to be heard.
If you swing by the dealership early on the 13th before you Ride to the Capital - brunch is on us.
See you all around the shop,
Thank you,
David Pearson
Chief, Cook & Bottle Washer
505-471-3808
[email protected]
Santa Fe Harley-Davidson
4360 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87507
http://www.santafeharley.com/
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EPA Raises Ethanol Blend Levels
December 8, 2015
EPA Raises Ethanol Blend Levels
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports that the Obama administration, along with the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), last week raised the amount of ethanol and other renewable fuels that must be blended into the nation's gas supply, announcing
that 18.11 billion gallons of renewable fuels must now be blended into the nation's gasoline supply in 2016.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), as directed by our Sustaining State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organizations (SSMRO’s), does
not support the use of ethanol fuels higher than E10 (10% ethanol) or any other newly developed fuel blends, including alternative
renewable fuels, without further testing on motorcycle engines and obtaining specific recommendations from motorcycle manufacturers
approving their use.
This increase comes as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard, a mandate that was meant to encourage the use of domestic ethanol in
U.S. gasoline supplies, and supporters claim it helps reduce carbon pollution and cuts American dependence on foreign fuel. Higher
ethanol blends, however, void new motorcycle warranties and have been reported to cause damage to motorcycle fuel systems and
other engine components.
Interestingly, while the EPA announcement of the 18.11 billion-gallon figure is significantly above the 17.4 billion gallons initially
proposed in May, it falls far below the 22.3 billion-gallon amount laid out by Congress in 2007 legislation and raises new questions
about the viability of the controversial Renewable Fuel Standard moving forward.
As part of its 2016 Legislative Agenda, the MRF will continue to call for further motorcycle engine testing with these blends and seek
manufacturer recommendations regarding their use, and as always, the MRF will continue to keep its members apprised of any actions
regarding the ethanol issue.
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Alethia Riders
Alethia Riders was founded in 2010 by Leonard Torres at New Beginnings Church of God with
the encouragement of Pastor Richard Mansfield. Alethia Riders started as a riding group with
eight members, it was our way to fellowship after church and weekends. In 2011 our group had a
vision to help students get ready for school by offering back packs and supplies to needy
families. We were able to supply 50 students with back packs and the basic supplies they need to
start the year; we are now able to supply 200 students. Alethia Riders have slowly left being
“riders” and have become part of New Beginnings Church Ministry.
Since then Alethia Riders have been able to bless the community by:
Helping a single mom heat her home and provide Christmas gifts for the family.
Feed the hungry at least once a month.
Participate in bike runs to help the needy and God’s Warehouse.
Provide over 200 children with back to school supplies and backpacks.
Partner with New Path Ministry and God’s Warehouse to feed the needy on Thanksgiving Day.
Bless children from Amistad Crises/Runaway shelter with a Christmas dinner and gifts.
Provided over 100 Christmas gifts to the homeless containing gloves, scarfs, shocks, and
beanies to keep them warm during cold winter nights.
We have had a great year and are getting ready for 2016. We will bless more families and
children. We have already scheduled our back “Kick Stand for Kids” pack bike run for June 11.2016.
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Biker Day at the Roundhouse: Saturday, 13 Feb. Save the Date
For the last few years, courtesy of the hard work of Jennifer Buntz and the Duke City Wheelmen, the bicycling
community has been included in the annual Bike Day rally, which has been pulled off due to the heavy lifting of
Annette Torrez and the New Mexico Motorcyclist Rights Organization. Thus, the rally has been a joint one of the
bicycling and motorcycling communities.
This year, the rally is also endorsed by the Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico while Tony Farrar, owner of New
Mexico Bike N Sport, is welcoming us to his shop as a greeting and staging area, as his bike shop is ideally suited
for a short ride down quiet roads to the Roundhouse. Diane Albert and I, on behalf of BCNM, will provide pizza.
Bicycling writer and cartoonist Patrick O'Grady has offered to help with a cartoon for a poster.
We need to show up and use this to highlight the legislative issues that are important to both groups, including
holding road users accountable with better laws that sanction dangerous driving, and by promoting a statewide
complete streets policy. Bad roads and abrupt three inch drop-offs on shoulders are dangerous, whether on a
Bianchi or a Harley-Davidson. We will also honor the late Andrew Wright, who was co-owner of Platinum Level
Bicycle Friendly Business Bicycle Technologies International of Santa Fe. Andrew was killed last year when
someone in a jeep pulled in front of his Ducati.
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NO-COLORS Welcome …
Establishments as reported by NMMRO members who:
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Welcome Bikers and provide friendly service or
Motorcyclist.
 High Noon Restaurant
 Leo’s Nightclub
Do not allow Colors or have refused service to a
 American Legion Post 49
 Twin Peaks Bar & Grill
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 Bubbas
 Lucky’s
Billy’s Long Bar
Bernalillo
 Rt 66 Casino  Smokehouse BBQ
Malarkeys
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BJ's Brew House
Santa Ana Casino
Burt’s Tikki Lounge
Silva’s in
Cottonwood Mall
Slate Street – Rio Rancho
Hard Rock Casino
Stone Face Tavern
Horse & Angel Tavern
T.D.'s Show club
The Library Bar-Grill
Ned’s on the Rio Grande
Uptown Sports Bar
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Sandia Casino
Los Ojos Locos
That Damn Bar
This list will be updated and published in every newsletter.
Calendar of Events…
[email protected]
Date
Event
January 16
Noon
NMMRO Meeting
February 13
1 PM
Bike at The Capital at Santa Fe State Capital
February 20
Noon
NNMCOC meeting
Location
Post 49, Albuquerque
See Flyer
Post 49, Albuquerque
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