Special Olympics New Mexico

"Out of this World" Virtual Craft Night
2021-06-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Virtual
Date & Time: Saturday, June 19 at 5 PM
Registration: Please register ahead of time with a valid email address in order to receive the Zoom login info: Register

LETR Beach Volleyball Tournament
2021-06-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Carlsbad Water Park, 708 Park Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico
*End of event time has been estimated.

Fitness Captain Applications
2021-06-15 - 2021-06-22 | NM
We are accepting applications for Fitness Captain roles now through June 22. Fitness Captain training will be held on Tuesday, June 29. Athletes, if you are interested please have your coach nominate you. Learn more here.

State Relay Run and Final Leg
2021-06-01 - 2021-06-12 | TBD
Join New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run® agencies as they run and carry the Flame of Hope torch covering 1,600 miles across the state June 1-11, 2021. On Saturday, June 12, NMLETR will host the Final Leg of the State Relay Run in Albuquerque, inviting representatives from each available agency to carry the Flame of Hope torch during the final three miles, culminating NMLETR efforts to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics New Mexico.

Registration info: Participation is open to all law enforcement friends and family members as well. All Statewide Relay Run participants (including SONM athletes and LETR family members) must complete and submit the online 2021 LETR Member Participation Form (aka Runner Registration Form) by May 31, 2021.

About us: New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run is a community-building organization that promotes and empowers New Mexico law enforcement agencies to raise awareness and funds year-round for Special Olympics New Mexico, while providing opportunities, encouragement, and hope to SONM athletes and families in the process.

May Virtual Craft Night
2021-05-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Date & Time: Saturday, May 22 at 5 PM
Registration: Please register ahead of time with a valid email address in order to receive the Zoom login info: Register

LETR Carlsbad Charity Golf Tournament
2021-05-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Lake Carlsbad Golf Course, 901 Muscatel, Carlsbad, NM, 88220
Join Law Enforcement Torch Run in Carlsbad for a Four-man Scramble Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Special Olympics New Mexico!
Date: May 22, 2021
Location: Lake Carlsbad Golf Course
Time: Start at 9 AM
To register a team or a sponsorship please contact Orlando Moreno at 575-885-2111 or omoreno@cityofcarlsbadnm.com

See below for additional info.

LETR MCSO Gallup Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
2021-05-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Rio West Mall, 1300 W Maloney Ave, Gallup, NM, 87301
The McKinley County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser on Saturday, May 15 from 12 PM to 3 PM. Come by the Rio West Mall in Gallup and pick up a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts for $12. Proceeds support Special Olympics New Mexico!

Pre-order doughnuts by the dozen via this link: https://bit.ly/3nzjPPd

Please note: If doughnuts are not picked up by 3 PM on May 15, MCSO will consider it a donation.

LETR Lea County Family Festival
2021-05-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Green Meadow Park, 4400 N Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM, United States
Join us for the 1st Annual LETR Lea County Family Festival on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Green Meadows Lake in Hobbs. It will be a fun-filled day raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics New Mexico! Activities & food options: 5k, Dunk Tank, BBQ, Krispy Kreme Donuts, LETR merch for sale, and basket raffle.

Curry County Dueling Donuts
2021-05-01 - 2021-05-31 | My Time Donuts and Daylight Donuts in Clovis
Stop by My Time Donuts and Daylight Donuts in Clovis during the month of May and donate $1 or more to the campaign and you’ll be supporting Special Olympics New Mexico. Which donut shop will be named the favorite at the end of this friendly fundraising competition?! Why DONuT you decide!
Coffee with an Athlete event at My Time Donuts on May 8: Visit My Time Donuts in Clovis on Saturday, May 8 from 8 AM to 10 AM and have coffee with Special Olympics athletes! All SO Clovis athletes are invited to join!

Torch Icon Campaign: Latitudes Rio Rancho
2021-05-01 - 2021-05-31 | Latitudes Rio Rancho, 2401 Rio Rancho Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124
Stop by Latitudes in Rio Rancho during the month of May to support the LETR Torch Icon Campaign. Donate $1 or more and receive a paper torch icon to commemorate your support! Proceeds benefit Special Olympics New Mexico.

Virtual Bingo: Disney Themed
2021-04-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join us for a Disney themed bingo night via Zoom & BingoMaker.com on Saturday, April 24 at 5:30 PM. Please register ahead of time with a valid email address. Registered participants will receive Zoom info and instructions the day of the event.

Abe's Focus on Fitness Challenge
2021-04-19 - 2021-05-30 | Virtual
SONM athlete & Health Messenger Abe Assaad has created a fitness challenge for all Special Olympics athletes to focus on and improve their fitness. The 6-week challenge begins on Monday, April 19, 2021.
Visit the Focus on Fitness webpage for all participation info.
Connect with other Special Olympics athletes during the challenge by joining the SONMFit Facebook Group.

April Virtual Craft Night
2021-04-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join us for April Craft night via Zoom on Saturday, April 17 at 5 PM.
Reminder: Please register ahead of time with a valid email address in order to receive Zoom login info. Registration link is included below.

Virtual Summer Games
2021-04-15 - 2021-06-15 | Virtual
Registration is open for the 2021 Virtual Summer Games! The Summer Virtual Games season will be held April 15-June 15 and qualifying scores are due May 15.
SONM athletes can train and compete in up to 4 events. There are 34 events to choose from within 6 sport categories including athletics, golf, and general fitness. Athletes who compete will receive a t-shirt, certificate, and a competition medal shaped like the logo pictured. Learn more and register by clicking the link below.

4X4X48 Fundraiser
2021-04-09 - 2021-04-11 | Virtual
The SE Regional SWAT team (Carlsbad PD and Eddy County) are running to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics New Mexico! The SE Regional Swat team will accept donations online as they run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours between April 9-11.
Online donation link coming soon!

Farmington PD Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
2021-04-03 09:00 - 13:00 | 3000 E. Main Street Farmington NM, 3000 E. Main Street, Farmington, New Mexico
The Farmington Police Department is hosting a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser on Saturday, April 3, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics New Mexico!

Event Location: U-Haul Indoor Storage Facility located at 3000 E. Main Street in Farmington, NM.
Details: Farmington PD will be selling boxes of fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts by the dozen (12 count) for $12!

You may pre-order doughnuts by the dozen via our Give Lively page. Link included below.

*Please note: Pre-ordered doughnuts must be picked up by 1PM on April 3 (at the event location) otherwise Farmington PD will consider it a donation.

Thank you for your support of Special Olympics New Mexico and Law Enforcement Torch Run!

Torch Icon Campaign: Route 66 Coffee & Boba
2021-04-01 - 2021-04-30 | 3 George Court Edgewood, 3 George Court Suite A, Edgewood, New Mexico
Stop by Route 66 Coffee and Boba in Edgewood, NM during the month of April to participate in the LETR Torch Icon Campaign. Donate $1 or more and you’ll receive a paper torch icon to commemorate your support! Proceeds benefit Special Olympics New Mexico.
*Please view Route 66 Coffee & Boba’s Facebook Page or website to verify their daily hours of operation.

March Virtual Bingo
2021-03-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
March Bingo Night!

Date & Time: Saturday, March 27 at 5:30 PM
Please register ahead of time with a valid email address, registration link included below. Registered participants will receive the instructions and Zoom info the day of the event.

The game will be hosted via Zoom and BingoMaker.com

Virtual Craft Night: St. Patrick's Day Theme
2021-03-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day themed Craft night on Saturday, March 20 at 5:00 PM

Please register ahead of time with a valid email address in order to receive the Zoom login info.

Spread the Word: Inclusion -- Global Day of Activation
2021-03-03 | Virtual
Help build a more inclusive future where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Join us by taking
the Pledge to Include at spreadtheword.global/pledge.

Bingo Night
2021-02-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Date & Time: Saturday, February 27 at 5:30 PM
Please register ahead of time with a valid email address. Registered participants will receive the instructions and Zoom info the day of the event.
The game will be hosted via Zoom and BingoMaker.com
Register here:https://forms.gle/CDnCyaHURjc9DCTB9

Valentine's Themed Craft Night
2021-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Date & Time: Saturday, February 13, 5 PM
Join us for a craft party via Zoom where we will make a Valentine’s Day themed craft together.
Register here before the event in order to receive the Zoom login:https://forms.gle/A98MWSZ7cEcPQky99

Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day (Virtual)
2021-02-10 | Virtual

SO Athlete Development Ambassador Applications
2021-02-05 - 2021-02-19 | Virtual Application
SONM Athletes: Become a SONM Athlete Development Ambassador! Athlete Development Ambassadors will help SONM’s fundraising team by speaking to our Sponsors and individual donors about the goals and mission of SONM. Contact Brittany at brittany@sonm.org or Christine at christine@sonm.org with any questions. Emails of interest and applications are due by Friday, February 19.

Learn more: https://sonm.org/health-unified-schools-resources/ and apply: https://forms.gle/pDxeyH323vxd1wf27

New Years Bingo
2021-01-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Kick off the new year with a SONM Virtual Bingo night! Join us on Saturday, January 23 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom and bingomaker.com
Register here: https://forms.gle/xUMhDsf7EuZHtQCs6 and details will be emailed to you before bingo begins on January 23rd!

Virtual Winter Games
2021-01-18 - 2021-03-15 | Virtual
Due to the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will once again be unable to provide in-person training and competition resulting in the continuation of our virtual programming in the 2021 SONM Virtual Winter Games. Athletes will be eligible to choose to compete in four events from a list of fifteen. Some of the events are poly hockey specific while others are geared toward general fitness.
Learn more, register, and submit scores via the link included below.

Health Messengers Training Applications
2021-01-15 08:00 - 2021-01-28 22:00 | Virtual Application
Are you a Special Olympics athlete who is passionate about your health? Are you a Special Olympics athlete who is interested in leading other athletes to become healthier? Do you want a leadership role within SONM? If you answered YES, consider submitting an application for our Health Messengers Training. This is a voluntary role and 3 athletes will be selected.

Health Messenger Training application submissions are due on Thursday, January 28! All application info can be found on our Health & Unified Schools Resources Page

If you are accepted into the program, the training dates include: February 9-March 4 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 PM via Zoom. That is a total of 8 hours of training spread out over a month.

Virtual Halloween Dance
2020-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | NM
Join us on Zoom for a virtual Victory Dance to celebrate the completion of the Fall Virtual Games. *Exact times TBD

SONA Stride Challenge
2020-10-19 - 2020-12-13 | NM
This 8-week distance challenge encourages Special Olympics athletes as well as their family and friends from across the SONA Region to get and stay active this fall. From October 19 through December 13, 2020, participants will track how far they walk, run or roll in their wheelchairs as part of a Region-wide competition.
The SONA Stride Challenge registration opens October 7 for all Special Olympics athletes across the SONA Region to register as an individual or part of a Unified pair. Family, friends and supporters can participate as a Unified partner teamed up with a Special Olympics athlete.
After registering, participants will use Strava to track their distance, and self-report their distance weekly.

Golf Classic Fundraiser
2020-10-05 08:00 - 13:00 | NM
Join us for the 2020 Golf Classic Tournament & Fundraiser on Monday, October 5 at Santa Ana Golf Club. Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Check out the link below for more info.
