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State opens Trails+ Grant for outdoor recreation projects

State opens Trails+ Grant for outdoor recreation projects

New Mexico will open applications on July 1 for the Trails+ Grant program, making $12 million available for community outdoor recreation projects that expand outdoor trail access, support local economies and preserve the state's natural and cultural resources. FOR...

State announces $4.5 million for outdoor youth programs

State announces $4.5 million for outdoor youth programs

New Mexico is investing $4.5 million in youth outdoor programs after demand for the State’s Outdoor Equity Fund exceeded available funding by more than 90% last year, $3.7 million above the available amount. State announces $4.5 million for outdoor youth programs...

State invests $6 million in trails and outdoor infrastructure

State invests $6 million in trails and outdoor infrastructure

The Outdoor Recreation Division of the Economic Development Department of New Mexico is investing nearly $6 million to build and enhance more than 355 miles of trails and support 288 jobs across 21 counties. State invests $6 million in trails and outdoor...

New Mexico invests $1.9 million to expand youth outdoor access

New Mexico invests $1.9 million to expand youth outdoor access

A $1.9 million investment through the state’s Outdoor Equity Fund will connect over 22,000 youth across 14 counties to 62 programs that promote wellness and expand outdoor access. New Mexico invests $1.9 million to expand youth outdoor access Outdoor Equity Fund...

Outdoor recreation drives $3.6 billion, 31,000 jobs in New Mexico

Outdoor recreation drives $3.6 billion, 31,000 jobs in New Mexico

March 11, 2026New federal data show outdoor recreation contributed $ $3.6 billion to New Mexico’s economy and supported more than 31,000 jobs in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy...

$1.9M available for youth outdoor programs

December 9, 2025New Mexico’s pioneering Outdoor Equity Fund program will open its final fiscal year 2026 application window January 1-31, with $1.9 million available as demand for the grants continues to climb.Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob...

State awards $3.2M in Trails+ Grants supporting 105 jobs

December 2, 2025The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant has awarded over $3.2 million to 18 outdoor infrastructure projects across New Mexico.Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac RomeroORD Director Karina Armijo Contact:...

State awards $2.2M to connect 22,000 youth with outdoor programs

October 1, 2025The New Mexico Economic Development Department awarded $2,178,029 through its Outdoor Equity Fund to 61 programs that will provide outdoor education and career training to more than 22,000 youth across the state, with a special emphasis on low-income...

$15,000 in cash prizes offered to outdoor recreation businesses

August 26, 2025Outdoor recreation businesses in New Mexico are invited to apply for the newly expanded Adventure Pitch Fest, where companies will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes for innovative business ideas.$15,000 in cash prizes offered to outdoor recreation...