Athletes, police officers, family members and supporters of the Los Alamos Police Department Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics NM gather at the Los Alamos Justice Center Thursday morning. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Sen. Leo Jaramillo and Special Olympics athletes from Los Alamos prior to Thursday’s LAPD torch run for Special Olympics NM. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Addie Montoya leads the pack as the Los Alamos Police Department Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run sets off from outside the Los Alamos Justice Center Thursday morning ready to head down Central Avenue and down the Main Hill Road to Buffalo Thunder Resort. Officers and athletes take turns running while others rest in vehicles. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone, left, chats with Sen. Leo Jaramillo Thursday morning outside the Los Alamos Justice Center. Morris has been the organizer of the LAPD LETR for many years. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Oliver Morris speaks to Torch Run participants Thursday morning before their departure for Buffalo Thunder Resort. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

LAPD Det. Matt Lyon had lots of support for his participation in the LAPD Special Olympics Torch Run from his wife, Elizabeth, and two daughters. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com