Three Eastern New Mexico Cities Receive Trails+ Grants

Funds will go towards park improvements, a new skate park, and an ADA-compliant walking trail.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:00am

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a skateboard repeated in a grid pattern, representing the new skate park and pump track being developed in Tucumcari with Trails+ Grant funding.The Trails+ Grants are helping transform public spaces in Eastern New Mexico cities, investing in new outdoor recreation amenities and infrastructure.Clovis Today

The Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced that 39 cities across the state received a total of nearly $6 million in Trails+ Grants for fiscal year 2026. Three Eastern New Mexico cities - Clovis, Tucumcari, and Texico - were among the recipients, with funds earmarked for park upgrades, a new skate park and pump track, and an ADA-compliant walking trail.

Why it matters

The Trails+ Grant program was established in 2020 to improve outdoor recreation opportunities across New Mexico. These grants provide crucial funding for smaller cities to enhance their parks, trails, and other public spaces, which can boost community engagement, tourism, and quality of life for residents.

The details

The City of Clovis received $90,000 to improve Ned Houk Park, including a new central entrance sign, markers pointing to various spots in the park, trailhead signs, and wayfinding signs. The City of Tucumcari received $99,982 to begin transforming the closed Hunt's Trailer Park into a Route 66 Skate Park and Pump Track, using the funds to install restrooms and infrastructure. The City of Texico received $66,666 for its KK Runnels Memorial Park Walking Trail project, which will create an ADA-compliant trail with signs, water-efficient landscaping, and other infrastructure.

  • The Trails+ Grant program was established in 2020.
  • The latest round of grants, totaling nearly $6 million, was announced last week for fiscal year 2026.
  • The next round of Trails+ Grant applications will open on July 1.

The players

Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department

The state agency that administers the Trails+ Grant program, which aims to improve outdoor recreation opportunities across New Mexico.

City of Clovis

One of the three Eastern New Mexico cities that received a Trails+ Grant, with $90,000 earmarked for improvements to Ned Houk Park.

City of Tucumcari

One of the three Eastern New Mexico cities that received a Trails+ Grant, with $99,982 allocated to transform the closed Hunt's Trailer Park into a Route 66 Skate Park and Pump Track.

City of Texico

One of the three Eastern New Mexico cities that received a Trails+ Grant, with $66,666 designated for the KK Runnels Memorial Park Walking Trail project, which will create an ADA-compliant trail.

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What’s next

The next round of Trails+ Grant applications will open on July 1, providing additional opportunities for cities across New Mexico to apply for funding to enhance their outdoor recreation infrastructure and amenities.

The takeaway

The Trails+ Grants are a valuable resource for smaller cities in New Mexico, enabling them to invest in improving their parks, trails, and other public spaces that can enhance community engagement, promote tourism, and improve the overall quality of life for residents. These grants demonstrate the state's commitment to expanding outdoor recreation opportunities and supporting local initiatives that align with that goal.