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New Mexico Celebrates Passage of the EXPLORE Act: A Landmark for Outdoor Recreation and Economic Growth

December 20, 2024

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division applauds the historic passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act by the U.S. Senate. This legislation ushers in a new era for the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, further bolstering New Mexico’s thriving outdoor industry and communities.