Adventure Pitch Fest: Celebrate NM�s Outdoor Entrepreneurs

Dispatches from the NM Outdoor Recreation Division

ORD Newsletter | November 5, 2025

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Outdoor Recreation Division

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Letter from the Director

Hello outdoor enthusiasts,

Tomorrow, Thursday, November 6 from 3-7 PM , the Albuquerque Rail Yards will come alive for Adventure Pitch Fest — a celebration of New Mexico’s bold and inventive outdoor businesses.

Come connect and cheer on the eight finalists going head-to-head in the pitch competition at 6 PM:

Enchanted Equine Adventures – therapeutic riding experiences with rescue horses

FishSki Provisions – whole-food backpacking meals with authentic Southwest flavor

Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours – agritourism adventures across Southern NM

New Mexico Pack Burros – burro-powered races revitalizing rural communities

Preservation Dogs – trekking pole tips made from recycled tires

San Juan Rodworks – handcrafted fly-fishing rods built for precision

Taos Raft & Kayak Rentals – stress-free river adventures for everyone

Wild Earth Llama Adventures – backcountry treks with llamas (yes, you can take a llama to lunch! )

This is outdoor entrepreneurship at its most creative and uniquely New Mexican.

Reserve your free tickets at bit.ly/adventurepitchfest or grab one at the door. All attendees who check in will be entered to win a “Truth or Consequences Experience” package, courtesy of Riverbend Hot Springs , Truth or Consequences Brewing , and Passion Pie Cafe .

In New Mexico, the best ideas start outside — where people, passion, and even the occasional llama come together.

See you on the trails! Karina Armijo

Director

Outdoor Recreation Division

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Get Involved

Adventure Pitch Fest

Join us on Thursday, November 6 , for a c elebration of New Mexico's outdoor industry from 3-7 PM at Albuquerque Rail Yards. Visit with dozens of NM outdoor businesses and organizations and cheer on our eight pitch battle finalists starting at 6 PM ! Bring the family and hop on the climbing wall, visit with a burro or llama, try out disc golf, and cheer on businesses as they compete for $15k in cash prizes. Reserve your free tickets at bit.ly/adventurepitchfest .

Public Comment for The Public Lands Rule Rollback

Submit your comments by November 10 on the proposed rollback of the Public Lands Rule – your input can help shape how our public lands are managed for all users.

Upcoming Webinars, Workshops, and Conferences

Nov 5: Superior Hiking Trail Visitor Count Process and Methodology , virtual

Nov 5-7: Regenerate Conference , Santa Fe

Nov 12: Estimating Recreational Visitation on Public Lands and Waters , virtual

Nov 12: Shape New Mexico’s Future Outdoor Workforce: Future Focused Education X3 Intern Program Info Session , virtual

Nov 12: TOTAL NM's NM Outdoor Classroom Free Virtual Workshop Series , virtual

Nov 13: American Trails Advancing Trails Webinar Series: Outdoor Tech for Good , virtual

Nov 20: Environment for the Americas Shared Spaces Webinar Series: World Migratory Bird Day Closing Ceremony , virtual

Dec 10: Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Informational Webinar , virtual

Dec 17: Outdoor Equity Fund Informational Webinar , virtual

Volunteer Opportunities

For a list of NM organizations with ongoing volunteer opportunities, visit nmoutside.com/volunteer .

Nov 8: Rio Grande Nature Center State Park New Volunteer Training , Albuquerque

Nov 15: Fort Union Ranch Volunteer Day , Watrous, email rhernandez@hermitspeakwatersheds.org for info

Nov 15: Sagecrest Park Clean-up , Las Cruces

Nov 15: Coronado Historic Site 2 – Invasive Tree Removal , Bernalillo

Future Focused Education X3 Intern Program Info Session

Future Focused Education is seeking businesses in the Albuquerque metro area and the Santa Fe/Española area to attend a virtual info session on November 12 to learn how their X3 Intern program work and determine if your business would be a good fit. Registration is required.

Community Events

Nov 6: Adventure Pitch Fest , Albuquerque

Nov 6-7: Pre-Bird, SafetyBird, and DangerBird Bikepacking Events , Las Cruces

Nov 7-8: Box Canyon Climbing Competition , Socorro

Nov 8: Adaptive Sports NM Ski Movie Night , Santa Fe

Nov 8: Bows in Burque: Youth Archery & Casting , Albuquerque

Nov 8: Sagecrest Park Bird Walk , Las Cruces

Nov 9: Bosque Chapter Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing Film Festival , Albuquerque

Nov 15: Adaptive Sports NM Ski Movie Night , Albuquerque

Nov 15: Leasburg Dam State Park Star Show , Radium Springs

Nov 15: Sábados on Bikes With Friends Frist-Fifth Grader Bike Skills Clinic , Las Cruces

Nov 15 & 16: Rio Grande Nature Center State Park Bird Walk , Albuquerque

Nov 21-23: Beginner Adult Quail Hunting Camp , Deming

Nov 22: NM Dept. Of Game & Fish Hunter Education Instructor Training , Bloomfield

Nov 29: Party on the Mountain at Ski Apache , Alto

Dec 3-7: Festival of the Cranes , Socorro

Dec 5-7: Red Rock Balloon Rally , Gallup

CDT Community Survey

The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) invites hikers, supporters, and community members to take the 2025 CDT Survey. Responses will guide CDTC’s efforts to complete, protect, and enhance the Continental Divide Trail, helping improve trail access, conservation, and community connections along the divide. The survey closes on November 15 and all participants will be entered for a chance to win a CDT-themed double-nest hammock from Eagles Nest Outfitters.

New Mexico Nonprofit Capacity Assessment

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