{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Empowering Outdoor Access in New Mexico with Karina Armijo 512","description":"\u200aToday I'm talking with Karina Armijo from the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division. As Director of the Outdoor Recreation Division for the State of New Mexico, Karina is dedicated to advancing sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that benefit communities, empower youth and foster economic growth across the state. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram Love the show? Subscribe,  rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter  HERE I\u2019d love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here:  rick@ricksaez.com What Happened: I\u2019ll be honest: when I first heard the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division had pumped $28 million into trails and parks, I pictured paved walking loops and dusty brochures. Then I spoke with Karina Armijo. She casually dropped stories about tribal bike parks where kids are launching off jumps with mountains as their backdrop. About a labyrinth the size of a football field\u2014built to heal, connect, and invite. About how four people (yes, just four!) are personally walking communities through grant applications to make sure everyone feels heard. It\u2019s not just about the trails. It\u2019s about pride. Ownership. Identity. This isn\u2019t a government division tossing out cash. It\u2019s communities rising up, saying, \u201cWe want a piece of this, and here\u2019s how we\u2019ll make it our own.\u201d Principle: Access to the outdoors isn\u2019t just a luxury\u2014it\u2019s infrastructure for mental health, community resilience, and economic revival. And it should be built with people, not just for them. Transition: Too many towns think, \u201cWe don\u2019t have the budget for something big,\u201d or \u201cNo one will show up.\u201d But often, it\u2019s not money that\u2019s missing\u2014it\u2019s a seat at the right table, the right story, and a champion to back them up. That\u2019s Why: That\u2019s why I brought Karina onto the show. To prove what\u2019s possible when community-driven ideas meet a team willing to hike the bureaucratic switchbacks with you. This episode isn\u2019t just about outdoor grants. It\u2019s about reimagining what your community could become\u2014if someone believed in it first. Call to Action Feeling stuck watching your town stay overlooked while others boom? It\u2019s not your fault. You\u2019ve been missing the support\u2014and the belief\u2014you deserve. Listen to this episode now and see how real transformation starts with one trail and a whole lot of heart. \ud83d\udc49 [Listen to the full episode here] #New Mexico Outdoor Recreation, #outdoor recreation grants, #Outdoor Equity Fund, #rural communities, #tribal communities, #trail infrastructure, #economic development, #youth programs, #Sabinosa Wilderness, #New Mexico tourism ","author_name":"Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/ricksaez.com\/listen\/","html":"