On August 3, 2015, four Special Olympics athletes from New Mexico returned from a long week of competition at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles where they competed against over 6,500 athletes from 165 countries. The group cumulatively won six medals, and a group of fans and friends greeted them at the airport to congratulate them on their successes. 

New Mexico sent two Rhythmic Gymnasts Rebecca Amador, 19, and Jeannie Garriss, 29, to be a part of Special Olympics USA. Amador won two Gold Medals and one Bronze, while Garriss won one Bronze Medal, one Silver Medal and three Gold Medals, one of which was for the All-Around event.

New Mexico was also represented by Special Olympics Golfer Matthew Scates, 40, and his teammate without a disability Todd Phillips. The team won a Bronze Medal in team play.  

To view photos from the Games taken by athletes, parents, volunteers and staff, click HERE.  

Congratulations to our 2016 LETR Regional Coordinators

On Tuesday, August 4th, NMLETR held its 2015 Regional Coordinator online elections. LETR Agency Coordinators from across the state voted their pick for our 2016 Regional Coordinators, who work with their respective LETR agencies to help keep agencies actively supporting Special Olympics and grow Torch Run in New Mexico. Currently, Regional Coordinators are elected every year to keep community representation relevant and effective. Please help LETR welcome its new and returning Regional Coordinators:

NORTH WEST

Jenny Dennis, Farmington Police Department

NORTH

Stephen Orr, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department

NORTH EAST

Mike Lopez, Las Vegas Police Department

NORTH CENTRAL

Ana Ortiz, Santa Ana Police Dept.

WEST

Kelvin Akeson, Gallup Police Department

SOUTH WEST

Aaron Glymph, Las Cruces Police Department

SOUTH

Charlie Gonzales, Alamogordo Police Department

SOUTH EAST

Vacant

SOUTH CENTRAL (OUTSIDE ABQ)

Robert Miller, Belen Police Department

EAST

Vacant

Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop tomorrow in Las Cruces! 

Be prepared for a fun night of entertainment, a superb meal, and excellent service when local Law Enforcement Officers work as Celebrity Hosts and Waiters! All "Tips" go to  support Special Olympics New Mexico Athletes! For more information or to learn how you can donate to this event without attending contact Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office Deputy Michelle Ugalde at (575) 525-1911 or email michelleu@donaanacounty.org.

Two LETR Agency Softball Challenge games scheduled for August 16th: NM Probation & Parole vs. Team OSCHA

Come watch and cheer on LETR's Softball Challenge where LETR officers and family members will face off in a friendly game of softball to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics! LETR 2015 Merchandise will be sold at the games as well! Free admission!

GAME TWO

For more information contact the LETR State Office at 505.856.0342 or email oscarsolis@sonm.org.