Outdoor programs connect Native and rural youth with skills close to home

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Supporters of New Mexico’s Outdoor Equity Fund are seeking more funding as demand for youth programs grows, New Mexico In Depth reports. The coverage highlights bike skills in Mescalero and conservation programs in Pueblo communities, linking outdoor access with cultural connections and possible careers.

Advocates asked lawmakers to consider $10 million annually, about twice the current-year funding described in the report. That is a request, not an approved appropriation. The article also documents requests that went unfunded as interest in the program increased.

Source: Bella Davis, New Mexico In Depth / News Port. Source or verification date recorded by the newsroom: 2026-10-28.

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