Daily Press Staff Report

Special Olympians from Lea County, Roswell, Artesia, Clovis and Carlsbad will compete in the Special Olympics New Mexico-Area IV Summer Games at Ralph Bowyer Caveman Stadium Saturday May 3.

“We will have 156 athletes and 28 unified partners competing on Saturday,” said Lee Kirksey, special Olympics area coordinator.

“Unified partners are people without disabilities who participate on teams with athletes.”

Kirksey said unified partners would participate in the 4X100 meter relays and Bocce ball.

She said flag football and other track field events are part of Saturday’s games.

Opening ceremonies start at 9 a.m.

The State Special Olympics Summer Games are May 30 through June 1 in Albuquerque.