Governor Martinez announces New Mexico True Heroes

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A police officer, a kidney donor, a youth worker and an activist are this year’s New Mexico True Heroes.
The ceremony took place Friday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
The recipients are Rio Rancho Police Officer Chris Beck, Jenna Allen, Stephen Carter and Julie Benner.
Since the death of her husband, Officer Gregg Benner, Julie Benner has dedicated herself to keeping violent criminals off the street and behind bars.
She told KRQE News 13