Community Relations
Blake's Lotaburger is a long-time supporter of the Special Olympics in New Mexico.
Blake’s Lotaburger was invited to provide Lotaburger Combo Meals to the Petry family as their family gathered together for a home town welcome. On July 12 President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry, a Santa Fe New Mexico native. Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry is one of two living recipients of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. The State Parade honoring Sargent Petry started at 11:45 a.m. on August 1 in Santa Fe, NM. The State Police had reserved 3 metered spaces next to the Federal Building for the Blake’s Catering Truck.
In 2008, Blake's owner Brian Rule donated $10,000 to support California Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California, which incited some gay marriage activists to boycott the restaurant.
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