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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
July 1, 2025Santa Fe — The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division has awarded $2 million in the latest round of the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grants, supporting outdoor access, conservation, and economic vitality across the state.
May 8, 2025SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced $2.3 million in grants were awarded to improve access to the outdoors and boost economic opportunity across 14 counties.
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...
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.
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...
