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:...
$2 million awarded to enhance access to outdoor spaces
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.
EDD awards $2.3 million to improve outdoor access across NM
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.
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 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...
Outdoor Recreation Division Announces $3.2M Awarded to 17 Projects
August 12, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces the fifth and final round of FY24 Trails+ Grant recipients to support the growth of New Mexico’s outdoor recreation (OR) workforce...
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Now Accepting Grant Applications
August 5, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) Director Karina Armijo announced the opening of both the Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) and the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant. Both grant programs opened...
Outdoor Recreation Division awards nearly $2 million in a fourth round of funding through the Trails+ Grant
May 14, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced the fourth round of fiscal year 2024 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant recipients. ORD is awarding $1,944,944 in funding to 13 projects...