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...
Governor approves $15.6 million for outdoor recreation and infrastructure
April 12, 2025SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed the state’s FY26 budget, which includes a record $13 million in special appropriations for the Outdoor Recreation Division to expand outdoor access, improve trail infrastructure, and support New...
New Mexico invests $4 million in outdoor recreation access and trail infrastructure
February 11, 2025SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division announced today that more than $4 million has been awarded to 28 recipients in 13 counties in the third round of FY25 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant program.
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division celebrates $3.2B outdoor economy
January 14, 2025SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is pleased to announce March 18, 2025, as Outdoor Recreation Day at the State Capitol. Dozens of outdoor recreation businesses, organizations, and youth...
New Mexico invests $4.3 million in outdoor recreation and trail restoration
November 18, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is pleased to announce $4.3M in Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant awards to 16 recipients across 10 counties. The Trails+ Grant program supports the...
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division announces $851,400 in grants to support youth outdoor programs
November 12, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) proudly announces the award of $851,400 in grants to 43 organizations as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF). These grants will...
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Businesses Making Waves
October 22, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is publishing a dynamic new editorial project celebrating the vibrant outdoor recreation landscape across the state. New Mexico Outdoor Ventures, features captivating stories of 17...
Leading New Mexico Innovators Compete for $15k at Annual Adventure Pitch
September 13, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division is gearing up for its third annual Adventure Pitch competition, in partnership with CNM Ingenuity, at the Outdoor Economics Conference on Tuesday, September 24, in Las Cruces. The Adventure Pitch will...