Officer Justin Hare Anniversary 5K Run/Walk

Officers Assigned: Officer Nick Chavez and Officer Greg Ramirez
The New Mexico State Police Recruiting Bureau would like to extend an invitation to attend the Officer Justin Hare Anniversary 5K Run/Walk, which will take place on March 14, 2026.
The event will begin and end at Damon Kvols Park, located at 500 West Hines Street (Tucumcari High School Gym) in Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico.
Participants may register online or by contacting New Mexico State Police Agent Justin Tiemann at Justin.Tiemann@dps.nm.gov or by phone at 575-403-5199. Same-day registration will also be available at Kvols Park from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. In lieu of a set registration fee, participants are asked to donate any amount to assist Officer Hare’s family, if possible or willing.
The 5K Run/Walk will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Participants will follow a clearly marked looped course that begins and ends at Kvols Park. Please note that no participants will be allowed to join the course after 10:00 a.m. A comfort station will be available along the course and at the finish line.
Gift cards will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers upon completion of the 5K Run/Walk. Commemorative shirts honoring Officer Hare will also be available for purchase. All proceeds from shirt sales will be donated to Officer Hare’s daughter. Please visit the New Mexico State Police Association store for more information regarding shirt orders. Shirt purchases are separate from event registration.
While awards will be presented, this event is intended to be a community gathering rather than a competitive race. Families are encouraged to attend and participate as we come together to honor our fallen brother, Officer Hare. Participants are welcome to run, walk, or roll.
We hope you will join us in honoring his memory.