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Greetings outdoor enthusiasts,
Autumn is here, and the ORD team is excited to get outside as cooler temperatures make outdoor adventures even more inviting across New Mexico.
Late last month, we announced $2.2 million in Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) awards supporting 54 programs across 20 counties. This round welcomed three new counties, 19 new organizations, and eight first-ever Tier 2 awards. We're thrilled to see OEF continuing to expand its reach and connect more than 17,000 New Mexico youth with outdoor activities like fly fishing, horseback riding, adaptive sports, cycling, conservation, stewardship and more. Read the press release here for the full list of recipients and details.
In just a week, the ORD team will head to Ruidoso for the Outdoor Economics Conference. Stop by our table or catch one of us speaking on a panel. We always look forward to meeting folks in person and making new connections at the event. It's not to late to get tickets at www.outdooreconomics.com.
We're also ramping up for Adventure Pitch Fest, a celebration of New Mexico's $3.6 billion outdoor recreation industry. Join us at the Albuquerque Rail Yards on Friday, November 6, from 4–8 p.m. to meet dozens of outdoor businesses and organizations from across the state, hang out with pack burros, grab a bite to eat and cheer on the high-energy pitch competition, where businesses will take the stage and compete for $15,000 in cash prizes. Get your free tickets at bit.ly/adventurepitchfest.
See you on the trails!
Michelle Simon
Marketing Coordinator
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