El Rancho de las Golondrinas, New Mexico’s premiere Living History Museum is one of 19 projects funded through the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant program. The museum was awarded $50,000 to complete a plan and break ground on an expanded ADA-accessible trail system throughout the historic museum property. A re-envisioned and expanded wayfinding system will be implemented throughout the trail networks utilizing universal symbols and Spanish translation.
This will provide equitable access, a greater educational experience and ensure the health and safety of guests through improvements and clearer navigation of the property for all trail visitors.
Project design and surveying of the property will begin this year, with a groundbreaking to follow. This funding must be matched by the museum at a 1:1 ratio, and there are many opportunities for donors to contribute to the project
“Las Golondrinas is very grateful for receiving this grant. Coming off of our 50th anniversary we are excited to be laying the ground work for the next 50 years at Las Golondrinas. It is especially important to us to begin a project focused on visitor experience, safety and ADA accessibility,” Museum Director Daniel Goodman said.
Nearly $2 million in outdoor infrastructure funding for 19 projects statewide was publicly declared by the Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD). This is the third round of Outdoor Recreation Trails+ grant awards announced by EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes for 2022.
The Outdoor Recreations Trails+ grant seeks to enhance economic development, prosperity and wellness for New Mexicans through projects including outdoor classrooms, river walks and trail accessibility. Round one of awards was announced in June round two in September. The third round of 19 awards totaling $1,809,946 brings the 2022 total in Trails+ funding to $6,559,352 for 54 projects.
