Varios photos of our 2009 State Summer Games of the Olympiad - photos taken by SONM staff. Please check back for more photos provided by SONM volunteer photographers Alan Boyar and Gary Stepic.

Special Olympics New Mexico and UNM Athletics announced earlier this year a new partnership to promote the joys of sport throughout New Mexico. Part of the partnership includes a Lobo Tour where SONM athletes and UNM coaches gather together for a day of sports lecture and demonstration.

On March 19, 2009 over 70 LETR officers served meals and drinks to Applebee's patrons in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Las Cruces. The LETR March Tip-a-Cop raised nearly $17,000, beating last year's mark by $2,000.

The 2008 Posole Ole Fun Walk brought hundreds of SONM fans to the Albuquerque International Balloon Museum to support the athletes and families of Special Olympics New Mexico. The event raised $21,000. Photos courtesy of Peggy Boyar.

The 2008 SONM Holiday Classic State Basketball and South Regional Bowling Competition was held on Nov. 21 & 22 in Las Cruces, NM.

Special Olympics New Mexico's North Regional Bowling Competition in Albuquerque on Saturday, November 1, 2008. Photos courtesty of Peggy Boyar.

On Thursday, October 23, Law Enforcement Torch Run officers served meals and beverages at ten different Applebee's restaurants in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Las Cruces to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.