The Albuquerque Journal posted an article online about NMT alumnus Ray Vigil, who is retiring after 20 years with the Rio Rancho Police Department.

Writer Amanda Britt wrote a lengthy piece for the Rio Rancho Observer, chronicling Vigil’s career and his life. Vigil got his first job in law enforcement with the Campus Police while he was a student at New Mexico Tech.

Here is an excerpt of the article. Click the link at the bottom to read the full story.

One of RR’s finest retires after 20 years of service

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — After serving the Rio Rancho community for 20 years, Capt. Ron Vigil retired from Rio Rancho Police Department on Friday.

“Although I’m stepping aside, there is still a great organization that is going to continue to serve not just my family, but all of Rio Rancho,” Vigil said.

Growing up, Vigil was surrounded by people who influenced him to join the police force. His father was a reserve deputy for Valencia County and his uncle worked as an undersheriff for Cibola County.

Vigil got involved in law enforcement through college at New Mexico Tech in Socorro, where he worked for the campus police department as a student. Tom Zimmerman, the campus police chief at the time, inspired Vigil ... 

Click here to read the full story at ABQJournal.com.