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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...