Special Olympics New Mexico Announces Christine Roybal Hidalgo as CEO
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Special Olympics New Mexico Announces Christine Roybal Hidalgo as CEO
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. July 1, 2026 — Special Olympics New Mexico is proud to announce the appointment of Christine Roybal Hidalgo as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026.
Christine is a native New Mexican and has lived in Albuquerque her whole life. Born into a family that loves sports, she has lived and breathed sports as an athlete, coach, and spectator over the years. Christine has served as the Director of Development at Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM) for 25 years. In her role as Director of Development, she oversaw SONM’s financial growth. In this role, Christine was responsible for planning, implementing and managing all fundraising activities, along with leading the development of Special Olympics New Mexico’s sustainable fundraising program.
“We are excited to welcome Christine into her new role as CEO of Special Olympics New Mexico,” said Dub Girand, Chairman of the Special Olympics New Mexico Board of Directors. “Her vast experience and giant heart for the Special Olympics movement position us to grow and deepen our impact serving people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in our state. The Special Olympics New Mexico Board of Directors is confident in Christine’s ability to lead our staff and engage our community as we work together to transform lives through sport.”
“It is a tremendous honor to be named the next CEO of Special Olympics New Mexico—one that I accept with humility and gratitude to the athletes, families, and all who make our mission possible,” Christine Roybal Hidalgo shared. “Over the past 25 years in service to this remarkable movement, I have seen firsthand how Special Olympics embodies the heart of sport and brings out the very best in all of us. Looking ahead, we will advance our mission and expand sports opportunities for athletes across New Mexico. Alongside our dedicated staff, I look forward to building on a strong foundation, celebrating our athletes’ achievements, and ensuring they have every opportunity to pursue and accomplish their goals and inspire others through their determination, talent, and spirit.”
“As we celebrate the remarkable legacy of our outgoing Executive Director, Randy Mascorella, we are deeply grateful for her dedication and leadership over the past 34 years,” Girand shared. “During this time, SONM has grown both in individuals served and community services provided. Randy dedicated her career to improving the lives of our athletes and making sure every person has the opportunity to compete in sport in a meaningful and inclusive way. We thank Randy for her 34 years of service and wish her a wonderful retirement.”
“Christine is a hands-on leader with the positive energy to inspire those around her,” Girand shared. “Her passion for inclusion drives her vision to help Special Olympics New Mexico foster opportunities for every person with intellectual disabilities in New Mexico. Tireless in her efforts, Christine will deploy our resources wisely and with heart. We are excited to join her in this journey that will take Special Olympics New Mexico to new heights.”
About Special Olympics New Mexico:
Special Olympics New Mexico provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities (ID), giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. Today, Special Olympics New Mexico serves more than 3,700 athletes, offering training and competition in 11 sports. Special Olympics New Mexico is sponsored year-round and statewide by New Mexico True, Law Enforcement Torch Run, Chick-fil-A, Mountain States Constructors, Inc., French Funerals & Cremations, Legacy Church, Sunny Bunny, and Rudy’s “Country Store and Bar-B-Q”.
Learn more about Special Olympics New Mexico at: sonm.org
