Sergeant Apodaca Remembered in Taos

Sergeant Joseph Apodaca, 36, a beloved Taos County Sheriff’s Office officer and Swift Water Rescue Team member since 2018, died in a tragic on-duty motorcycle crash on May 22. The collision, involving another deputy, occurred while responding to a reckless driver call, and the cause is still under investigation. A public memorial is set for Saturday at 10 AM at Taos High School’s Otero Gym, with a community visitation at his patrol unit outside the new sheriff’s office. First responders honored him with a solemn procession, and two GoFundMe campaigns have raised substantial support for his family. His legacy of service continues to unite and uplift the Taos community in grief. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f78bb834511721a