The City of Albuquerque, the office of Mayor Richard J. Berry and Special Olympics New Mexico are pleased to announce a new and improved partnership in 2016.

"As this partnership grows, we hope to bring more Special Olympics events to the Duke City," said Mayor Richard J. Berry.

In 2016, Special Olympics New Mexico athletes will be using more city facilities than ever before. Besides the Convention Center's Indoor Track, which is where the 2016 Mayor's Indoor Invitational Track Meet took place on February 20th, SONM is using more than fifteen City of Albuquerque facilities throughout the year. From several community centers and baseball fields to the city's swimming pool facilities, golf courses, and the Balloon Fiesta Park, SONM will use these facilities year-round for state competitions as well as weekly team practices.

"One of the most valuable sports partnerships SONM has established is with the City of Albuquerque," stated SONM Executive Director Randy Mascorella. "Not only do we use their facilities to provide quality training and competition for our athletes locally, but we also host regional and statewide tournaments at their venues, as well.  The City of Albuquerque has shown nothing short of full support of our Special Olympics athletes."

Thank you City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department and Mayor Berry for creating more opportunities for our athletes.