ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of runners crossed the finish line doused in colorful chalk and all for a good cause. Earlier Saturday morning, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the inaugural Spread the Love Color Run at Balloon Fiesta Park.
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Officials say they wanted an opportunity for the community to show their support for the Special Olympics and the dozens of New Mexicans who compete in it. “It’s a color run so everybody is coming out and getting sprayed by chalk. The color runs called Spread the Love, and so it’s just symbolizing spreading the love and showing our support,” says Detective Katherine Small with Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials say more than 70 runners came out on Saturday to participate…