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In Memory of Senator Ben D. Altamirano
Senator Ben D. Altamirano, our title sponsor for the 2007 Tour of the Gila, died December 27, 2007 of a sudden heart attack. He was 77.

Senator Altamirano was the longest serving member of the New Mexico Senate, serving since 1971. For the past 3 years, he was the Senate President Pro-Tem. Prior to that, he served 17 years as the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. He was also a Grant County Commissioner for 4 years and a member of the Silver City Town Council for 10 years.

Senator Altamirano was a remarkable human being. He had a contagious zest for life and he dedicated himself to helping all of us in Southwest New Mexico. He just loved helping others.

It was an honor to know him and a pleasure to have worked with him.

Senator Ben D. Altamirano helped make the Tour of the Gila a much better event. We thank him for what he did for us and we will miss him.

Jack Brennan and Michelle Geels
Tour of the Gila Race Directors

Sun-News photo by Mike Sievers
 
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Tour of the Gila gets new title sponsor
One of the biggest events in Grant County has a new title sponsor. Scott Nichols Toyota has stepped up and come home to the Tour of the Gila he helped establish. Scott Nichols was the original title sponsor beginning in 1987 helping the event to grow for the first seven years. ?This allowed the race to establish itself, under Scott Nichols?s sponsorship,? said Jack Brennan.
2008 Tour of the Gila Prize List
Awards for the 2008 Tour of the Gila will be presented on Sunday at the Pinos Altos Opera House just south of Sunday's finish line. Bonus Sprints can be picked up at Gila Hike and Bike daily. Saturday's Criterium primes can be picked up after your race behind the officials stand at the start finish area.
2008 Race Courses
New Mexico's premier road race features some of the most exciting and challenging road courses in North America.
Lodging for the Tour
Whether you're looking for an intimate Bed and Breakfast, an upscale room downtown or a wild-west experience on a ranch, the member businesses of the Silver City - Grant County Chamber of Commerce can help.
Tour of the Gila Sponsors
The 2008 Tour of the Gila could not take place without the support and contributions of these very important businesses and individuals.
2008 Race Rosters
The 2008 Tour of the Gila attracts some of the most talented professional bicyclists in the world for 5 days of fierce competition in the mountains of southwest New Mexico.
Tour of the Gila Race Registration
The Tour of the Gila is a 5 day (4 days for Sr. Men 4,5 and Women 3,4) stage race, consisting of 3 Road Races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium (2 road races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium for Sr. Men 4,5 and Women 3,4). The overall winner to be decided on basis of lowest overall time for all races.
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