FY26 Final Round of Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the final round of FY26 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant recipients! The Outdoor Recreation Division is proud to support these projects that are improving outdoor access across New Mexico.

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps, Otero County, $98,183:
Develops community-led trail systems in partnership with the Mescalero Apache Tribe to support health, safety, and connection to nature for youth, families, and elders.

Asombro Institute for Science Education, Dona Ana County, $35,000:
Constructs a shaded, ADA-accessible amphitheater to expand safe outdoor learning and recreation opportunities for over 1,000 students and visitors annually.

City of Albuquerque, Department of Municipal Development, Bernalillo County, $1,000,000:
Advances a key segment of the Rail Trail to connect the Bosque Trail to major destinations, expanding safe, car-free access across Albuquerque’s core.

City of Belen, Valencia County, $28,819:
Designs a pump track adjacent to the existing skatepark to enhance a multi-use recreation hub for youth and families.

City of Carlsbad, Eddy County, $1,000,000:
Builds an accessible pedestrian bridge over the Pecos River to improve safe access and complete a popular 1.5-mile recreational loop.

City of Clovis, Curry County, $90,000:
Upgrades park-wide wayfinding and signage at Ned Houk Memorial Park to improve safety, accessibility, and navigation across a major multi-use recreation area.

City of Eunice, Lea County, $99,999:
Develops new amenities at the city lake, including a walking trail, kayak launch, and pavilion, to expand safe and accessible outdoor recreation opportunities.

City of Texico, Curry County, $66,666:
Constructs an ADA-accessible walking trail with solar lighting and water-efficient landscaping to support health, safety, and community use.

City of Truth or Consequences, Sierra County, $81,212:
Conducts a feasibility study for a river surf wave on the Rio Grande and develops a master plan for Rotary Park to guide future recreation investments.

City of Tucumcari, Quay County, $99,982:
Initiates site preparation and concept design for a new recreation facility to support youth, events, and tourism-driven economic development.

Collins Lake Autism Center, Mora County, $99,000:
Develops a trail system across Collins Lake Ranch to improve access to scenic viewpoints and expand outdoor recreation opportunities in the Mora Valley.

Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions, McKinley County, $99,999:
Completes a 3.4-mile mountain bike trail to support outdoor learning programs and public recreation, with youth crews leading construction.

Dona Ana Village Association, Dona Ana County, $99,159:
Advances ecological restoration and trail development at El Parque Alegre de Doña Ana Nature Park, adding ADA-accessible amenities and youth stewardship opportunities.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, Chaves County, $98,629:
Constructs a public fitness trail with exercise stations to promote community health and expand access for local students and residents.

Enchanted Circle Trails Association, Taos County, $262,342:
Expands trail stewardship and advances priority trail projects to strengthen regional connectivity, access, and long-term stewardship.

Forest Stewards Guild, Torrance County, $208,068:
Restores high-use trails and sensitive landscapes across Northern New Mexico while training local youth in forest stewardship and restoration practices.

Foundation for America’s Public Lands, Dona Ana County, $285,200:
Reroutes 11.5 miles of the Sierra Vista Trail to improve safety, expand multi-use access, and strengthen recreation tourism in southern New Mexico.

Friends of the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, San Miguel County, $80,215:
Restores and enhances key refuge trails with ADA improvements and interpretive signage to highlight the site’s natural and cultural significance.

Heart of the Gila, Grant County, $96,910:
Rebuilds and reopens critical sections of the Gila River Trail following wildfire and flood damage to restore access to a premier wilderness corridor.

Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County, $147,741:
Constructs seven miles of multi-use trail with interpretive signage to expand public access and connect to regional trail networks in a historically significant landscape.

Las Cruces Public Schools, Dona Ana County, $49,352:
Develops a multi-use trail connecting local schools to surrounding neighborhoods to improve safe, active transportation for students.

Los Amigos de Valles Caldera, Sandoval County, $46,000:
Installs signage and infrastructure at 20+ trailheads to improve navigation, safety, and visitor experience at Valles Caldera National Preserve.

Mountain Cloud Zen Center, Santa Fe County, $49,991:
Implements trail and site infrastructure improvements to expand equitable access to contemplative, educational, and ecological outdoor experiences.

National Cave and Karst Research Institute, New Mexico Tech, Eddy County, $164,747:
Develops accessible infrastructure and amenities at Parks Ranch Cave to support recreation, education, and resource protection.

National Ghost Ranch Foundation, Inc., Rio Arriba County, $98,600:
Reroutes the Kitchen Mesa Trail to improve safety, reduce erosion, and create a more sustainable visitor experience.

New Mexico Wildlife Center, Santa Fe County, $73,000:
Expands ADA-accessible pathways to connect key education and visitor areas, improving inclusive access across the site.

Northern New Mexico College, Rio Arriba County, $99,990:
Installs an outdoor fitness circuit along an 800-foot path to support health and recreation for users of all ages and abilities.

Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area, Rio Arriba County, $99,000:
Advances accessibility and infrastructure improvements at Los Luceros Historic Site to support inclusive access and cultural stewardship.

Public Lands Interpretive Association, Otero County, $99,964:
Enhances trails and interpretive features at the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site to improve access and elevate visitor engagement.

Pueblo of Santa Ana/Tamaya Wellness Program, Sandoval County, $99,999:
Expands trail connections and bike features to increase access to the bosque and support active, community-centered outdoor recreation.

Rio Grande Community Farm, Bernalillo County, $66,000:
Develops an inclusive sensory garden and outdoor classroom to expand access to hands-on environmental learning for youth, including those with disabilities.

River Source, San Miguel County, $88,710:
Employs youth crews to restore trails, campgrounds, and ADA-accessible sites, expanding outdoor access while building workforce pathways in recreation management.

Sacramento Camp and Conference Center Inc, Otero County, $28,000:
Rehabilitates on-site trails with ADA-friendly improvements to expand safe and inclusive outdoor access for individuals with mobility and developmental disabilities.

Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Santa Fe County, $25,000:
Installs interpretive signage along a piñon–juniper trail to deepen public understanding of the region’s ecology, biodiversity, and cultural significance.

Santa Fe Children’s Museum, Santa Fe County, $99,999:
Restores the Adobe Village trailhead structure to enhance outdoor learning, visitor experience, and culturally informed design.

Southwest Indian Foundation, McKinley County, $99,000:
Expands a mountain bike trail system with new skill trails, a family-friendly loop, and pump track design to support youth recreation and skill-building.

Taos Land Trust, Taos County, $68,999:
Engages the community in planning and develops new trails and forest restoration projects to improve access, forest health, and connections to public lands.

The Incorporated County of Los Alamos, Community Services Department, Los Alamos County, $26,558:
Designs accessibility and safety improvements for the Bayo Canyon Trailhead to support inclusive use and enhance recreation for thousands of annual visitors.

Village of Los Lunas, Valencia County, $499,000:
Expands and connects multi-use trails to improve non-motorized transportation, recreation access, and community health.