Special Olympics New Mexico

10/21/2026

In case you missed it! A huge thank you to our Victory Sponsor, Rio Grande Credit Union, for their generous $15,000 contribution to Special Olympics New Mexico!

Their support goes beyond financial contributions, with event sponsorships, employee fundraising, volunteering, and meaningful ways to celebrate our athletes. We’re grateful to have a partner so dedicated to creating opportunities for our athletes and building a more inclusive New Mexico. Thank you, Rio Grande Credit Union, for your continued support and commitment to our athletes!

Special Olympics athletes Eboni Dixon and Nathan Kim joined us for the check presentation, though Nathan couldn’t stay for the photo.

10/20/2026

🚨📣 Join us for the 5th annual New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run Cops & Rodders Car Show on Saturday, October 24th in Bosque Farms! The event is open to the public from 10 AM–2 PM and cars can roll-in from 8 AM–10 AM. $20 per car entry.

There will be food, music, a trunk or treat, raffle, and more. Halloween costumes are welcome for the trunk or treat!

Don't miss this fundraiser for Special Olympics New Mexico!

10/19/2026

In case you missed it: Read up on Special Olympics New Mexico news and updates in our October SO Brief e-newsletter: https://conta.cc/4jeTN2H

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10/16/2026

A huge thank you to our Victory Sponsor, Rio Grande Credit Union, for their generous $15,000 contribution to Special Olympics New Mexico!

Their support goes beyond financial contributions, with event sponsorships, employee fundraising, volunteering, and meaningful ways to celebrate our athletes. We’re grateful to have a partner so dedicated to creating opportunities for our athletes and building a more inclusive New Mexico. Thank you, Rio Grande Credit Union, for your continued support and commitment to our athletes!

Special Olympics athletes Eboni Dixon and Nathan Kim joined us for the check presentation, though Nathan wasn’t able to stay for the photo.

10/15/2026

Happy Thursday! We hope to see your smiling faces at our upcoming LETR and health events in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho! Keep reading and check out the flyers to learn more.

- Fitness Captain training: Friday, October 16 from 6–9 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho.

- Topgolf Tip-A-Cop: Saturday, October 17 from 5 PM–9 PM at Topgolf Albuquerque

- Project ALL STAR In-Person Fitness Assessment (IPFA): Saturday, October 17 from 10 AM–1 PM at the Special Olympics New Mexico State office in Albuquerque. Please contact Rocio to schedule your assessment appointment.

10/14/2026

Join us for a Project ALL STAR In-Person Fitness Assessment (IPFA) on Saturday, October 17!
Whether you're already participating in Project ALL STAR or interested in joining, we'd love to see you at our upcoming IPFA!

Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Special Olympics New Mexico Office
6600 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

✅ Complete a fitness assessment
✅ Get Fitbit support
✅ Ask questions about the program
✅ Reconnect with Project ALL STAR
✅ Learn more about the program and how to get involved

Already enrolled in Project ALL STAR?
If you are a current participant, please contact Rocio Miller to schedule an appointment for your fitness assessment:
[email protected]
(202) 824-0249

Interested in joining Project ALL STAR? Complete our interest form to get started: https://bit.ly/4jffxLH

After submitting the form, Rocio will contact you with next steps.
We look forward to reconnecting with returning athletes and welcoming new participants to Project ALL STAR!

10/13/2026

Athletes: Join us for a Fitness Training on Friday, October 16th in Rio Rancho from 6–9 PM. The training will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho. Fitness Captains are Special Olympics athletes who lead the team in activities like stretching and help fellow athletes to be healthy and fit using their leadership and communication skills. Check out the flyer for additional details!

Sign up for the Fitness Captain Training: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4AABAA2FAA8-63539353-fitness

Please note: Athletes who were not nominated can sign up. Please let your coach know if you sign up but were not nominated.

10/12/2026

Las Cruces students: Join Las Cruces Public Schools for a Sensory Friendly Color Run/Walk on Saturday, October 17 at Sierra Middle school from 9–11 AM. The course is untimed and is open to students of all abilities, including students with sensory sensitivities. Come out and walk, run, jog or roll!

10/12/2026

🚨 Special Olympics athletes, families, and friends! Join us for our New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run Topgolf Tip-A-Cop on Saturday, October 17, from 5 PM–9 PM at Topgolf Albuquerque! Proceeds support Special Olympics New Mexico!

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Special Olympics athlete Cedric from Special Olympics Santa Fe who was recently honored at the UNM football game on October 3rd during the French Funerals & Cremations Special Olympics Athlete of the Game promotion!

Thank you to New Mexico Lobos and French Funerals for your support!