Grants

The New Mexico Tourism Department awarded the town of Silver City $110,772 Wednesday as part of its Cooperative Marketing Grant Program. The grant will go toward a campaign that includes digital billboards in El Paso, TX, to promote the town, according to the department. Over 60% of this year's $3.5 million in grants went to rural communities across the state.

State awards grants to help rural NM attract visitors

Nash Jones

The state Tourism Department Wednesday announced the recipients of $3.5 million dollars in marketing grants. The majority of the funds will be used to encourage visiting rural New Mexico.

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