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Dispatches from the NM Outdoor Recreation Division
ORD Newsletter | January 15, 2025
Dispatches from New Mexico's
Outdoor Recreation Division
In the Outdoor Recreation Division’s biweekly newsletter, find the latest on office and New Mexico’s outdoor recreation initiatives.
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Letter from the Marketing Coordinator
Greetings outdoor enthusiasts!
We hope you've been getting outside and enjoying nature! Adventures in colder weather can be fun and rewarding, but they require extra preparation. Make sure you're ready for the elements by reviewing some basic winter safety tips before heading out.
The ORD team is looking forward to a busy and exciting year! We'll kick off the 2025 legislative session by joining NM Tourism Department for Tourism Day at the State Capitol on January 21 . Come celebrate the amazing opportunities New Mexico’s great outdoors and vibrant communities have to offer.
Next, we'll head to Taos Ski Valley for ActivateNM's Ski Lift Pitch from February 3-4 . As a proud Platinum Sponsor, alongside the Office of Strategy, Science, & Technology, this is sure to be a fun event!
Finally, mark your calendars for Outdoor Recreation Day at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 18 . Read all about it in our latest press release . Join us as we celebrate New Mexico's $3.2B outdoor recreation industry and the incredible organizations and projects driving it forward!
See you outside!
Michelle Simon
Marketing Coordinator
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Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome
$6.4 Million from the Infrastructure Law for Wildlife Crossings in Santa Ana Pueblo
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New trail usage methodology can help communities measure economic impact
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American Trails Advancing Trails Webinars
January 16: Trailblazing Accessibility : Ensuring Equitable Access to Natural Spaces for Those with Disabilities
January 30: Access vs Accessibility
New Mexico Fly Fishing Film Night
Trout Unlimited's Bosque Chapter #370's fly fishing film festival was a sold out success! Join them for an encore screening January 16 at the Guild Cinema in Albuquerque.
Forest Service Free Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20 , numerous parks will be free to enter.
Sábados on Bikes with Friends
Calling all families with 1st-5th graders in Las Cruces! Join Southern New Mexico Mountain Biking & Friends of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks on January 18 for a free bicycle skills clinic with obstacles, games, a neighborhood ride, and more. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow. Registration is recommended.
Petroglyph Hike and Hot Chocolate
Join Latino Outdoors NM for a hike around Rinconada Canyon Trail on January 25
Trout Rock Fundraiser
Head to Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery on January 31 for a fundraiser to benefit Trout Unlimited’s Indigenous and Hispanic youth fly fishing camp. There will be live music by JJ & the Hooligans and raffle prizes.
Water-Themed Writing Contest for NM Students
Aldo Leopold Writing Program is offering cash prizes to essayists in 6-12 grade! The prompt is: Write about the song or melody you hear in a body of water and what you would answer back. Submissions close February 14.
New Mexico Outdoor Adventure Show
New Mexico Game & Fish department is seeking outdoor vendors and organizations to share their products and expertise with outdoor enthusiasts from across the state from February 14-16 at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque. Apply now!
Trail Highlight
Sitting Bull Falls Trail
Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) & Mescalero Apache lands
Artesia, NM
About the Trail: This .7-mile trail in the Lincoln National Forest is a desert oasis and features a 150' spring-fed waterfall that feeds into a large pool below. There are two options to get to the falls viewing area, an ADA-accessible path on one side and several hiking trails along the other. This area is great for hiking, birding, and picnicking.
Know before you go: There is a small day-use fee. Visitors can utilize the parking area, sheltered picnic tables, restrooms, trash cans, and fresh water. Always practice leave no trace principles . Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed.
Where to go afterward: Check out the father/daughter-owned Adobe Rose Restaurant in Artesia, NM for high-quality, farm-fresh New Mexican dishes prepared with love and expertise.
Industry Careers
Outdoor Recreation Positions Throughout New Mexico
Cottonwood Gulch is hiring Field Educators and Specialists
The Multicultural Alliance for a Safe Environment seeks an Environmental Justice Coordinator with remote/hybrid options for New Mexico
City of Farmington is looking for an Assistant Parks Superintendent
Pland Collaborative is in search of a Mid-Level/Senior Community Planner and a Licensed Landscape Architect
North Central NM Economic Development District seeks a Transportation Intern
The Mountain Center is hiring for multiple positions
Camp Enchantment seeks an Assistant Camp Director
Sandia Peak Ski Area has numerous positions
New Mexico Forest & Watershed Restoration Institute is searching for paid Summer Student Interns
Santa Fe Botanical Garden seeks an Executive Director & has numerous other exciting positions
Talking Talons is looking to hire an Environmental Educator and Youth Work Specialist (email jross@talkingtalons.org for details)
Ancestral Lands is hiring for Crew Members & Crew Leaders in Albuquerque, Gallup, and Zuni and other positions throughout NM
National Parks Service is seeking summer interns
NM Bureau of Land Management is hiring for…