Sam Zimmerly leads the pack early Thursday morning as Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris and the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run group head out on their way to Jemez Springs. Photo by Mike O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

American Legion Post 90 Cmdr. Dan Mack, right, presents LAPD Cmdr. Oliver Morris with a check for $500 in support of the Special Olympics Torch Run Thursday morning. The Post has supported the torch run for several years. Morris also received a check from Metzgers for $100. Donations may still be made. For more information, email oliver.morris@lacnm.us. Photo by Mike O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Participants in the Los Alamos Police Department Special Olympics Torch Run gather with supporters Thursday morning at the Justice Center. Photo by Mike O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com