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SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
| October 3, 2012
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Athlete Profile
Name: Martin Wiggins Team: Special Olympics Manzano
Sports: Equestrian
Highlights: Martin went Over The Edge for SONM on September 21, 2012 and from the smile on her face, had a BLAST!!
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| Thoughts From Randy
Smaller
 A small thing done in a big way certainly can be wonderful. That would be the best way I know how to describe our 2012 SONM State Equestrian Competition that took place a couple of weeks ago in Clovis. Less than 50 riders, a couple hundred of the nicest volunteers you could ever hope for, meals that resembled family style dinners, an emotional and personal Opening Ceremony, a fun-filled concert by the "Almost Andrews Sisters," a Coaches Competition (on horseback no less), a photo booth and a 1950's dance, and a sense that if the whole world acted the way everyone acted that weekend in Clovis - there really could be a heaven on earth.
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Over The Edge for Special Olympics New Mexico Raises $87,000 in its 4th Year New!
 On Friday, September 21st Special Olympics New Mexico hosted its 4th annual Over The Edge for Special Olympics fund raiser presented by HUB International. The event featured a 16 story rappel down the side of the New Mexico Bank and Trust building in downtown Albuquerque. For months, more than 75 registered participants had been spreading the word and raising funds through colleagues, co-workers, family and friends to meet their goal of $1,000 or more. In just its 4th year this key fund raiser for SONM raised a record $87,000, which will go to support Special Olympics New Mexico's athletes and sports program statewide. For more information about Over The Edge visit www.OverTheEdgeNM.com. PHOTOS: Click HERE to view staging, rooftop and ground photos from our photographers Peggy Boyar and Liana Garcia.
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LETR News!!! New!
Cops Trade in Handcuffs for Gourmet Burgers
On Saturday, October 13th Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM), local Law Enforcement agencies, and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will join forces to offer delicious food for the joy of sport.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. AND 4 to 8 p.m.local law enforcement will trade in their handcuffs and badges for gourmet burgers and aprons at Red Robin® restaurants in New Mexico as part of the national Tip-A-Cop event
benefiting Special Olympics. Law enforcement in Albuquerque will collect tips and help serve Red Robin restaurant guests from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m. Both Albuquerque Red Robin® restaurants located at Century Rio and Cottonwood Mall.
Supporting local and national causes, like Special Olympics, that promote the health and welfare of families and citizens in local communities is an important part of the Red Robin culture. Red Robin has been supporting Special Olympics Programs across the country for the past six years and has helped raise more than $1.5 million for Special Olympics. For more information contact the LETR Liaison at torchrun@sonm.org.
NMLETR hosts Tip-A-Cop at De La Vega's Pecan Grill in Las Cruces
On October 18th members of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run in Las Cruces will host the De La Vega's Pecan Grill Tip-A-Cop fund raiser to spread awareness and garner funds for Special Olympics New Mexico.
From 5pm - 9pm come out and join our LETR officers and they will be serving meals and drinks alongside De La Vega's staff. Bring yourself and your friends and family for a night supporting the joys of community and sport.
For more information about the De La Vega's Tip-A-Cop fund raiser contact Michelle Ugalde at michelleu@donaanacounty.org
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Bowling Season is Upon Us
Area bowling competitions are right around the corner and both North and South Regional Bowling Tournaments are closer than we think! Be sure to catch the area competition closest to you.
Area 1- October 14 and 15 in Farminton, Bowlero Lanes
Area 2- October 13 in Espanola, Big Rock Bowling
Area 3- October 20 in Las Cruces, 10 Pin Alley Area 4- October 13 in Roswell, Town and Country Bowling
Area 5 - October 13 in Albuquerque, Starlight Lanes
Area 6- October 13 in Gallup, Gal-A-Bowl
Be sure to join us on October 27 and 28 for the North Regional Bowling Tournament at Santa Ana Starlight Lanes and November 17 in Las Cruces at 10 Pin Alley for our South Regional Tournament. See you there!
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Upcoming 2012 Events
EVENT DATE LOCATION
North Regional Bowling October 27-28 BernalilloState Basketball Tournament November 3 Albuquerque
South Regional Bowling November 17 Las Cruces
Posole Ole Fun Walk December 1 Albuquerque |
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SONM Board of Directors
Executive Committee : CHAIRMAN, Tom Padilla; VICE CHAIRMAN, Jack Eichorn; VICE CHAIRMAN, David Harnick; SECRETARY, Suzanne Frazier; and TREASURER, Nick Loftis
Board Members: Shaylene Stephens, Nestor Romero, Suzanne Fields, Bruce Beebe, Bob Scanlon, Jim Reist, Sharen Hart, Blake Brown, Brad Hutchins, Walt Bolic, Darren Wilkins, Trish Stewart, and Craig Amundson
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Contact Us
Special Olympics New Mexico
6600 Palomas Pl. NE Ste. 207
ABQ, NM 87109
Email: sonm@sonm.org
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