Photos by Mike Smith.

Jessica Posey (right) was congratulated by mom Darby Vernon after she received Area IV Athlete of the Year Award in Carlsbad Saturday.

Special Olympics athletes from Artesia stand for the National Anthem during the Area IV Special Olympics Summer Games in Carlsbad.

Aalise Coddington of Special Olympics Pecos Valley during the softball toss at the Area IV Summer Games in Carlsbad on Saturday.

Lea County Special Olympian Jami Berry competes in Bocce Ball.