April 16, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – As the Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) commemorates its milestone 5th Anniversary this April, we reflect on a journey marked by innovation, growth, and unwavering commitment to...
ORD Announces 12 New Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grants
March 28, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces the round 3 Trails+ Grant recipients. Projects awarded will expand equitable access to the outdoors and grow New Mexico’s outdoor...
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division’s FY24 Outdoor Equity Funding Reaches $3.7 million
March 20, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced funding of $975,142 in new Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) awards to 33 organizations.
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Awards $873,872 in Outdoor Marketing Grants
March 5, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has awarded 41 recipients the first-ever Outdoor Marketing Grant (OMG) to support recreation initiatives and expand the reach of live events in...
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Awards $1 million in Outdoor Equity Funding to Organizations in 12 Counties, 5 Tribal communities
SANTA FE, N.M. –The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is awarding $1 million in new Outdoor Equity Fund grants to 30 organizations, school districts, and local governments in 12 counties and five Tribal communities, ORD Director Karina Armijo announced...
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Awards Another $1.74M For Outdoor Infrastructure
December 20, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has awarded outdoor trails and infrastructure grants to 12 projects as part of the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant initiative, ORD Director...
Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Bolster State
November 27, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released economic data for 2022 exhibiting outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy. The outdoor recreation economy in New...
Outdoor Marketing Grant Accepting Applications
November 17, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – A new grant opportunity has been released by the Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) to assist with marketing outdoor recreation ventures, announced Economic Development Department Acting Cabinet Secretary Jon Clark.
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Announces New Deputy Director
November 3, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – Economic Development Department Deputy Secretary Jon Clark announced today that AJ Jones has been promoted to Deputy Director of New Mexico’s Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD).
Outdoor Recreation Division 2023 Adventure Pitch Winners Receive $15k in Cash Prizes
October 31, 2023SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) held the second annual Adventure Pitch, produced in partnership with CNM Ingenuity’s Startups and Small Business team, at the Outdoor Economics Conference last Wednesday in Santa Fe. The startup...