Legislators push to grow outdoor recreation industry in NM
House Memorial 91 and Senate Memorial 119 both propose the creation of a state Office of Outdoor Recreation. Senators Jeff Steinborn (D-Las Cruces) and Sander Rue (R-Albuquerque) and Representatives Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) and Jason Harper (R-Rio Rancho) introduced the bill to expand economic development efforts related to the state's outdoor recreation industry.