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In This Edition:

 

  • Thoughts From Randy - Two Words

  • French athlete of the Game

  • Rio Rancho Rockets Burst into Winterfest

  • 2012 State Schedule

  • Athlete Profile - Nicolas Licon
     

 

Thoughts From Randy

Two Words

This week there’s been two words that have lived in my head and my heart, and I decided to express those words out loud in this final blog of 2011.  You may be thinking “Merry Christmas”  – and as much as I LOVE and treasure this time of year and hope that each one of you fully experience the wonder of this season – those aren’t my two words.

Special Olympics is a movement of unseen acts of kindness.  Not only in New Mexico but all over the world, people are giving gifts of time and love on a daily basis that go unseen and unnoticed.  No plaques – no letters of commendation – no pats on the back.  These kind deeds are intentional, and they are most often simple, humbling, and beautiful.

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French Athletes of the Game

December 15, Lobo Women's Basketball

Name: Michael Gonzales

Team: SO Albuquerque Achievers 

December 20 Lobo Men's Basketball

Name: Jorge Hernandez

Team: SO Cleveland High School


Rio Rancho Rockets burst into city's 2011 Winterfest Parade
By Erin Gallegos
December 14, 2011

On Saturday, December 10, dozens of Special Olympics Rio Rancho (SORR) athletes participated in the City of Vision’s 30th anniversary Winterfest Parade with approximately 50 other local groups.

Nearly 30 athletes and families participated in the parade, which took place at Rio Rancho’s City Center. Throughout the event, SORR athletes carried a Special Olympics banner and glow sticks, and wore seasonal hats to the event.

"It was awesome and amazing to see luminarias, all the floats go by including several balloons glowing in the dark, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and our athletes singing songs as we walked,” said Rio Rancho Rockets local program coordinator Nutan Patel, “We sure had a blast in the cold.”

This year’s parade was an enjoyable experience for the Rio Rancho Rockets and they hope to participate in next year’s parade as well.  For more information about Special Olympics Rio Rancho delegation click HERE.


Save The Dates 2012 State Schedule

The 2012 State Competition Schedule is now out, save the dates and be a part of something amazing in the new year.

SONM Mayor's Indoor Track Invitational
          February 18, 2012 - Albuquerque

SONM Poly Hockey Championships
          February 24 - 15, 2012 - Farmington

SONM State Summer Games
          May 18-20, 2012 - Albuquerque

SONM Four Corners Invitational
          August 17-19 - Farmington

SONM State Equestrian Competition
          September 14-15 - Clovis

SONM North Regional Bowling
         October 27-28 - Bernalillo

SONM Holiday Classic
         November 16-18 - Las Cruces
        


 

Athlete Profile


Athlete Name: Nicolas Licon
Age: 11
Team: Special Olympics Rio Rancho
Sports: Track and Field, Golf, Gymnastics and Basketball
Highlights: Won the Bike give away at the 2011 Posole Ole Fun Walk. Nicolas also won a Gold medal in the 2011 Golf Skills event and the Gymnastics All Around event

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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