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Special Olympics New Mexico Athletes Run in the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – May 13, 2026: This past weekend two Special Olympics New Mexico athletes earned a place among some of the toughest trail runners in the Southwest at the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs (JMTR) in Los Alamos.
Special Olympics athlete Ben Blewett completed the 50k (31-mile) course in approximately 10 hours, while Bella Sieberg crossed the finish line of the 15-mile distance in approximately 4 hours and 38 minutes. Both proudly represented Special Olympics New Mexico on one of the most demanding trail courses in the country. Additionally, these athletes will be representing New Mexico at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, June 20–26 in Minnesota. They will compete in athletics (track & field). These athletes are redefining what’s possible as they pursue ambitious goals.
Jersey Mike’s March 25 Day of Giving
ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: GRAB A SUB, HELP TEAM NEW MEXICO ATHLETES
12 New Mexico Jersey Mike’s Locations Will Donate 100% of Sales to Help Local Athletes
Attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
WHAT: Hungry to help others? Visit any Jersey Mike’s Subs in New Mexico on Wednesday, March 25 and
100 percent of your purchase, whether in-store, online or through the app, will support the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, helping 30 Team New Mexico athletes attend the event in locations across Minnesota’s Twin Cities, June 20-26, 2026.
Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving March 2026
NEW MEXICO (Statewide), Feb. 26, 2026 – The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with 12 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout New Mexico for the 16th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign. During the month of March, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or make a donation when placing their order to help 30 local Team New Mexico athletes and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
This year, the games will be held June 20-26, in locations across Minnesota’s Twin Cities, with the University of Minnesota as the official host venue. Nearly 3,000 athletes will compete in 16 sports including athletics, gymnastics, swimming and basketball, with pickleball and cornhole making their debut.