Fri, May 15, 2026
Las Cruces, NM
American Legion Post 10
Breakfast was served by Post 10 volunteers. At the breakfast meeting, Route Coordinator David “Buzz” Mullen introduced our Lead Chaplain who thanked God for the sunny weather and for avoiding storms.
Next up was Road Guard Captain Don “Doc” Wood. After a safety briefing, he said, “The good news is we arrive in Texas today. The bad news is we will be in Texas for three days.”
Fuel Stops
Fuel stops were made in Fabens, TX; Van Horn, TX; and Pecos, TX.
Pecos, TX
Stripes
Jonny Mata Outreach
Last year I participated in the outreach to the family of Jonny Mata. While we were visiting the family in the memorial park that they helped establish, the main pack of RFTW riders circled the park.
This year was different. My friend and Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) comrade, Kevin “KMAC” Magill is a “Friendly New Guy” (FNG) and rode with the outreach group led by Karoni “Hoops” Forrester RFTW SR Outreach Coordinator. He snapped a picture of me circling the park with the pack.
Odessa, TX
Crossroads Fellowship
We were welcomed by volunteers at Crossroads Fellowship and had a nutritious and filling meal of sub sandwiches, chips and drinks
This SitRep is a work in progress.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Midway Route Photos from previous runs are no longer available. 