Posted on 02/08/2019 3:40:12 PM PST by CedarDave
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and a bipartisan group of lawmakers are backing legislation to establish an office of outdoor recreation to promote hiking, climbing and fishing throughout New Mexico.
They said Tuesday that they want the Land of Enchantment to challenge Utah, Montana and other states known for attracting outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country.
The proposal would also create an “outdoor equity grant program” aimed at helping low-income families in New Mexico enjoy skiing, camping and the outdoors.
The proposal, Senate Bill 462, calls for $1.5 million in funding to run the division and $100,000 to start the grant program.
Lujan Grisham said the division would help promote New Mexico’s beauty and play a role in attracting new businesses and growing ones already here.
The new division would be part of the Economic Development Department.
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Love the Jemez mountains
Spence and San Antonio hot springs
Aaaaaaah. And Taos. Those WERE the daze !
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