SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program through May 8.
These grants support projects that promote safe and responsible OHV recreation across the state. Projects include trail building, clearing debris, providing safety gear for minors and public awareness campaigns, as well as dedicated law enforcement patrols to better enforce the state's OHV act and keep paved roads safe.
Recently, grant money has been used for a signage project at Johnson's (Gordy's) Hill on Bureau of Land Management property near Socorro; maintenance work at the Gallup Red Rock ATV/MX Complex; and the Youth OHV Adventure Series put on by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Rangers to take underserved youth on a variety of OHV excursions.
Funding for the grants is generated through OHV permits and registrations — no state General Fund dollars are used.
Applications must be submitted by the May 8 deadline. The application form and additional information are available on the Department's OHV Grants webpage. For more information about these grants, as well as the OHV program in general, for more information contact the Department's OHV program staff.
