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Grant Application for West Old Town Rail Trail

Original title: Metropolitan Redevelopment’s State of New Mexico Trails+ grant request for West Old Town Rail Trail

Record date · May 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The agency has received approval to apply for a State of New Mexico Trails+ grant to support the development of the West Old Town Rail Trail.

Why it matters

This approval allows the city to seek state funding for the construction or improvement of the West Old Town Rail Trail, which may impact local recreational infrastructure and city budget planning.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Metropolitan Redevelopment

The agency is responsible for submitting and managing the grant application process.

Directly affected

West Old Town residents

Residents in the vicinity of the proposed trail may see changes to local infrastructure if the grant is awarded and the project proceeds.

Key Facts

The City Council approved the grant application request.
The application is for the State of New Mexico Trails+ grant program.
The project associated with the grant is the West Old Town Rail Trail.
The file identifier for this action is EC-26-59.

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The request was introduced on March 2, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trails+ grant?

It is a funding program provided by the State of New Mexico for trail-related infrastructure projects.

Has the grant been awarded yet?

The document indicates the City Council approved the request to apply for the grant; it does not confirm that the funding has been secured.

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Infrastructure Funding Strategy

The city is actively pursuing state-level grant programs to fund local trail development.

Metropolitan Redevelopment State of New Mexico

Connected Entities

West Old Town Rail Trail, State of New Mexico, Metropolitan Redevelopment

locationWest Old Town Rail Trail“The specific project site for the grant application.”Map →

OrganizationState of New Mexico“The grantor providing the Trails+ funding.”Map →

OrganizationMetropolitan Redevelopment“The agency requesting the grant.”Map →

Sources

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