Special Olympics New Mexico

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!

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.

April Virtual Craft Night
2021-04-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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

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.

Fitness Captain Applications
2021-06-15 - 2021-06-22
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.

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.

"Out of this World" Virtual Craft Night
2021-06-19 17:00 - 18:00 | 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

Virtual "Red Carpet Bingo" Night
2021-06-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join us for a Red Carpet themed bingo night via Zoom & BingoMaker.com on Tuesday, June 29 at 5:30 PM. Register here! Registered participants will receive Zoom info and instructions the day of the event.

Belen PD Tip-a-Cop at Mariscos Altamar
2021-07-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Mariscos Altamar, 250 Sun Ranch Village Loop, Los Lunas, NM, 87031
Join us for a Belen PD Tip-a-Cop Fundraiser at Mariscos Altamar in Los Lunas on Friday, July 9th! Proceeds support Special Olympics New Mexico.

Forms of payment including cash, check, and credit cards will all be accepted during the Tip-a-cop fundraiser. Thank you for your support of Special Olympics New

Otero County Prison Facility Torch Run
2021-07-23 09:00 - 13:30
Otero County Prison Facility Torch Run will be held on Friday, July 23.

The run begins at 9:00 a.m. at Yucca Heights Elementary School. The run finishes at Otero County Prison Facility and hamburgers & brats will be sold beginning at 11:30 AM.

Join NMLETR law enforcement personnel as they run in support of Special Olympics New Mexico!

Participants must register ahead of time: LETR Participation Form – Special Olympics New Mexico (sonm.org)

July Virtual Bingo Night
2021-07-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Special Olympics athletes: Join us for July Virtual Bingo Night on Saturday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m.

Please register for Bingo before July 31 using this link: https://forms.gle/oytAw3wdnWMqs8Yx5

Bingo Night is hosted via Zoom and BingoMaker.com

SONM Athlete Nominations for the 2022 USA Games
2021-08-04 - 2021-08-23
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will be held June 5-12, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Special Olympics New Mexico athletes, families, and coaches: The USA Games Athlete Nomination Form is available on our website now through Monday, August 23! This is your chance to nominate a Special Olympics athlete to represent New Mexico at the Special Olympics USA Games! All information is included below.

Nominate a Special Olympics Athlete for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

Special Olympics New Mexico athletes, families, and coaches: The 2022 USA Games Athlete Nomination Form is available on our website! The Athlete Nomination Form deadline is August 23, 2021.

About the Special Olympics USA Games 2022

June 5-12, 2022, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will unite more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean and 125,000 spectators during one of the country’s most cherished sporting events. We all have reasons to shine. For Special Olympics athletes, one of those reasons is the love of sport. Special Olympics athletes display remarkable abilities not only on the field, but in all areas of life. By celebrating their dedication and perseverance, we become champions for a more inclusive world. A world where we all Shine As One.

Visit the official Special Olympics USA Games website: 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

Nominate a Special Olympics athlete NOW through Monday, August 23, 2021

Click the link below to download the 2022 USA Games Athlete Nomination Form. The Athlete Nomination Form is due on or before Monday, August 23, 2021: USA Games Athlete Nomination Form

Las Cruces PD Tip-a-Cop at Andele Restaurant
2021-08-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Andele Restaurant, 1950 Calle del Norte, Mesilla, New Mexico
Join us for a Tip-a-Cop event hosted by Las Cruces Police Department!

Date: Friday, August 6
Event time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Locations: Andele Restaurant and Andele Dog House in Mesilla, NM.

Proceeds directly support Special Olympics New Mexico.

Forms of payment including cash, check, and credit cards will all be accepted during the Tip-a-cop fundraiser. Thank you for your support of Special Olympics New Mexico athletes and programs.

Four Corners Invitational
2021-08-20 - 2021-08-21 | Ricketts Park, 1101 N Fairgrounds Rd, Farmington, New Mexico, 87401
View the updated Four Corners Invitational Master Schedule here
General Information
Dates: August 20-21, 2021
City: Farmington
Venue: Ricketts Stadium, McGee Park, RVGC
Season Opens: June 15, 2021
Season Length: 8-10 Weeks
Sports: Bocce, Golf, Unified Softball
Registration Deadlines
All Areas: July 14

Hot Dog Eating Contest hosted by Farmington PD
2021-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 | McGee Park, 41 Road 5568, Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington Police Department presents:
Hot Dog Eating Contest benefitting Special Olympics New Mexico.

Join us on Friday, August 20 at McGee Park in Farmington. The contest begins at 5:30 PM. That’s right–we are kicking off the SONM Four Corners Invitational weekend with a Hot Dog Eating Contest!

$50 entry fee. For every $100 you fundraise, you’ll be given a credit for one hot dog. Your stomach will thank you!

To register and fundraise, contact:
Sgt. Travis Spruell at 505-801-7648 or by visiting the Give Lively Page at Donate Now | LETR Hotdog Eating Contest by Special Olympics New Mexico (givelively.org)

LETR Rio Rancho Golf Tournament
2021-08-30 08:00 - 14:00 | Paradise Hills Golf Course, 10035 Country Club Ln NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87114
*End of event time is estimated.

State Equestrian Competition
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-11
Cancelled due to Covid-19 precautions and current number of Covid-19 cases in Curry County New Mexico.
General Information
Chapter Dates: September 10-11, 2021
City: Clovis
Venue: Clovis Events Center
Season Opens: June 6, 2020
Season Length: 16 Weeks
Sports: Equestrian

Fall Sports Virtual Games
2021-09-11 - 2021-11-13 | Virtual
The 2021 SONM Fall Sports Virtual Games will offer events in Basketball, Fitness and Distance Walking. Athletes will once again select 3 events to train and compete in but we have combined Fitness events into multiple event sequences. Fitness Sequence #1, Fitness #2 and Fitness #3 all count as one individual event each even though there are four event parts to each sequence.
Please make sure to review the Event Descriptions for more information about the Fitness events and all of the other sport/event options athlete can select from.
All entries for the 2021 SONM Fall Sports Virtual Games must be submitted by the local program and will require registration with preliminary scores by October 9th. The final scores are due by midnight on November 13th.

Golf Classic Tournament
2021-09-20 07:00 - 14:00 | Santa Ana Golf Club, 288 Prairie Star Rd, Santa Ana, NM, 87004, United States
Join us for the 2021 Golf Classic Tournament fundraiser on Monday, September 20, 2021
The 2021 Golf Classic Tournament is officially sold out! Thank you to Presenting Sponsor, Johnson Commercial Real Estate, for your support! Thank you to each of our sponsors, supporters, and participants for making this event possible!

Location: Santa Ana Golf Club
Format: Four-man Scramble, shotgun start
*Format and start-time subject to change.

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Special Olympics 101: Fitness Fun
2021-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113

Special Olympics 101: Bocce
2021-09-30 18:30 - 19:30 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113

Health Messenger Applications
2021-10-07 - 2021-11-18 | Virtual Application
