Sandia Peak Tramway to hold fundraiser to honor APD K-9 killed in the line of duty
Librarian at The University of New Mexico works to install telehealth booths in libraries
This Monday, the tram will launch Rides for Rebel, where the tram will donate $1 from every ticket to APD's K-9 unit. If you can't make it to the fundraiser, you can donate at this link. APD is expected to reveal more on how those donations will be used on Friday.
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