April 2019 – Deadline February 22

Short Lead Initiatives:

HISTORIC HIKES IN NEW MEXICO

Angle:  New Mexico is home to a plethora of epic hikes among the world’s most amazing landscapes, caves and hoodoo rock formations. Fill your thirst for authenticity exploring some of the most significant archeological ruins.

Where: Chaco Canyon, Tent Rocks, etc.

How to Participate: Off the beaten path activities/destinations

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Angle:  New Mexico’s long, warm summer days make for beautiful desert nights. Enjoy your favorite summer activities in the Land of Enchantment, with wide open spaces, deep blue skies and (surprise!) sparkling water in pristine wilderness.

How to Participatet: Festivals, concerts, etc.

SUMMER ROAD TRIPS

Angle:  Not only is New Mexico home to some of the most well-preserved aspects of Route 66, road trips abound in the fifth largest state. Did you know the Land of Enchantment is home to the Musical Highway?

Where: Pie Town, etc.

How to Participate: Best small towns to take a road trip to.

Long Lead Initiatives:

WINTER IN NEW MEXICO

What: (Skiing in Taos, Tubing in Red River, Night Skiing in Angel Fire, Skiing in Ruidoso)

How to Participate: Winter activities

HEAT OF THE CHILE

Where/What: (Hatch Green Chile Fest, Chimayo Red Chile)

How to Participate: Best chile

May 2019 – Deadline March 22

Short Lead Initiatives:

ROSWELL INTERNATIONAL UFO FESTIVAL

When: July 2019

How to Participate:

Long Lead Initiatives:

THE HISTORY OF NEW MEXICO’S HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Where: Santa Fe

How to Participate: Submit your favorite holiday traditions/stories (culturally tied)