RFP: Rio Grande Trail Community Engagement and Designation Specialist
ORD seeks proposals to support community engagement and designation of the Rio Grande Trail The […]
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What’s Happening Outdoors in New Mexico | October – November 2026
Autumn has finally arrived in New Mexico, and cooler temperatures bring plenty of opportunities to […]
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FY27 Round 1 Outdoor Equity Fund Recipients
The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division is pleased to announce 54 Outdoor Equity Fund recipients […]
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State’s Outdoor Equity Fund will get more than 17,000 youth outside
SANTA FE — A $2.2 million investment through the state’s Outdoor Equity Fund will connect […]
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What’s Happening Outdoors in New Mexico | September-October 2026
September is a great time to get outside in New Mexico. Roll up your sleeves […]
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Applications open for Adventure Pitch Fest, New Mexico’s $15,000 outdoor business competition
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s outdoor entrepreneurs will once again take center stage this fall as […]
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Seeing Ourselves in the Outdoors
Expanding equitable access to the outdoors requires ensuring every New Mexican can see themselves reflected […]
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New Mexico outdoor businesses invited to apply for free accelerator program
SANTA FE — New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses — from startups to established companies — can now […]
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State opens Trails+ Grant for outdoor recreation projects
Applications open July 1 SANTA FE — New Mexico will open applications on July 1 for the Trails+ […]
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State announces $4.5 million for outdoor youth programs
Round 1 applications open July 1 for State’s Outdoor Equity Fund SANTA FE — New […]
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State launches first-ever $100,000 Outdoor Equity Fund grants for high-impact youth programs
Letters of interest open June 1–12 for expanded funding tier SANTA FE — New Mexico is expanding […]
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FY26 Final Round of Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the final round of FY26 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant recipients! The Outdoor Recreation […]
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State invests $6 million in trails and outdoor infrastructure
29 of 39 funded projects expand access in rural and Tribal communities SANTA FE — The Outdoor Recreation Division of the Economic […]
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New Mexico invests $1.9 million to expand youth outdoor access
Outdoor Equity Fund connects over 22,000 youth to outdoor programs Santa Fe – A $1.9 […]
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FY26 Round 2 Outdoor Equity Fund Recipients
Congratulations to the second round of FY26 Outdoor Equity Fund recipients! The Outdoor Recreation Division […]
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State invests $13.5M in trails, programs, recreation economy
SANTA FE — New Mexico will invest $13.5 million in trails, watersheds and outdoor access as part of the FY […]
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Outdoor Recreation is a $3.6 Billion Industry in New Mexico
State economy sees sustained growth in the sector, federal data show SANTA FE — New federal data […]
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Celebrate Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Day at the Capitol
Join us on January 26 from 10:30am-1pm The Outdoor Recreation Division is pleased to partner […]
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ORD 2025 Highlights
In 2025, the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division expanded awareness of both the Outdoor Recreation […]
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So You Want to Work in a State Office of Outdoor Recreation
December 8, 2025 New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Director Karina Armijo joined Candace Brendler for […]
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$1.9M available for youth outdoor programs
Demand for nation’s first state-funded youth outdoor access program reaches record high SANTA FE — […]
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State awards $3.2M in Trails+ Grants supporting 105 jobs
Funding approved across 13 counties, 3 Tribal communities SANTA FE — The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ […]
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FY26 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the recent FY26 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant recipients! The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation […]
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New Mexico outdoor businesses to compete for $15,000 in prizes
Watch companies battle it out at the Adventure Pitch Fest October 23, 2025, Albuquerque, NM […]
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State awards $2.2M to connect 22,000 youth with outdoor programs
Outdoor Equity Fund grants 61 programs in 17 counties October 1, 2025, Santa Fe, NM […]
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FY26 Round 1 Outdoor Equity Fund Recipients
Congratulations to the first round of FY26 Outdoor Equity Fund recipients! The Outdoor Recreation Division […]
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ORD Director Karina Armijo Elected to Serve as Confluence of States Co-Chair
Confluence of States leaders gather in North Carolina, elect new leadership from Pennsylvania and New […]
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$15,000 in cash prizes offered to outdoor recreation businesses
August 26, 2025, Santa Fe, NM — Outdoor recreation businesses in New Mexico are invited […]
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$2 million awarded to enhance access to outdoor spaces
Trails+ Grant applications open for next round of awards July 1, 2025 Santa Fe, NM […]
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Empowering Outdoor Access in New Mexico with Karina Armijo
June 17, 2025New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Director Karina Armijo joined Rick Saenz for an […]
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$3M available for enriching outdoor youth programs
Outdoor Equity Fund accepting applications June 3, 2025 Santa Fe, NM — The New Mexico Economic […]
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EDD awards $2.3 million to improve outdoor access across NM
May 8, 2025 Santa Fe, NM — Today, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced […]
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Funding Equitable Access to the Outdoors
May 1, 2025Outdoor Equity Fund recipients Sarah Candelaria of Nature Niños and Matthew Monjara of […]
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Governor approves $15.6 million for outdoor recreation and infrastructure
April 12, 2025 SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed the state’s FY26 […]
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Outdoor Recreation Day Draws crowds and powerful support from New Mexico Governor and legislators
March 25, 2025 Santa Fe, NM — Outdoor enthusiasts, businesses, and advocates filled the State […]
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New Mexico invests $4 million in outdoor recreation access and trail infrastructure
28 projects will stimulate local economies and create 300 jobs February 11, 2025 SANTA FE, […]
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New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division celebrates $3.2B outdoor economy
Outdoor Recreation Day at the Capitol celebrates New Mexico’s great outdoors and flourishing outdoor recreation […]
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New Mexico Celebrates Passage of the EXPLORE Act: A Landmark for Outdoor Recreation and Economic Growth
12/20/2024 SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division applauds the historic passage […]
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From Trails to Jobs: Outdoor Recreation Drives $3.2 Billion Economic Impact in New Mexico
Bureau of Economic Analysis data reveals outdoor recreation supports over 29,000 jobs and sustains record […]
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New Mexico Invests $4.3 Million in Outdoor Recreation & Trail Restoration
Grants support fire-damaged trail restoration, infrastructure upgrades, and youth conservation projects across New Mexico 11/18/2024 […]
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New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Announces $851,400 in Grants to Support Youth Outdoor Programs
43 programs selected for Outdoor Equity Fund in communities across New Mexico November 12, 2024 […]
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New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Businesses Making Waves
Series highlights 17 businesses shaping the future of outdoor recreation in the state October 22, […]
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Leading New Mexico Innovators Compete for $15k at Annual Adventure Pitch
Four startups selected to take center stage during the Outdoor Economics Conference in Las Cruces […]
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New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division and ActivateNM Now Accepting Applications for Adventure Pitch 2024
8/13/2024 The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division, and CNM Ingenuity’s ActivateNM are, excited to announce that applications are […]
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New Mexico’s ORD Announces $3.2M Awarded to 17 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Projects
The Trails+ Grant supports much needed infrastructure improvements to New Mexico’s booming outdoor recreation sector […]
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New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Now Accepting Grant Applications
Outdoor Equity Fund and Trails+ Grant open with over $12M in combined funding August 5, […]
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NM Outdoor Recreation Business Survey
August 1, 2024 The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is dedicated to identifying the […]
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Annual Outdoor Economics Conference
The upcoming New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference, created by Outdoor New Mexico, will be held […]