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Tourism as an Economic Development Tool (Sandoval County)
Plan Goals
Create a greater awareness of county tourism with all its possibilities and how it stands to impact our local economy.
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Tourism as an Economic Development Tool
Impact Reports
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2009 - ARCHERY SHOOTOUT
In 2008 a landowner/private school teacher was approached by an archery shooting organization if they could use his property to conduct a shoot. The Naciemento Heritage group that was started by the Extension Service to replace the REDDT program helped with the shoot. We were short on vendorslast year. this year we made plans to get vendors and other community organizations to set up booths. The shoot was done again in 2009. However we did not get the attendance from previous year. Needless to say, we had time on our hands so we made plans for other events.
2009 - VISITOR CENTER
Group is working hard to keep the visitor's center open in Cuba as it is the gateway to the northern end of the county. We were able to get staffing from US Forest Service for 5 days a week plus we also had community volunteers fill in the gaps. We have sold merchandise, had raffles, donations, and several fund raisers. Community leaders have realized the importance of the center to be open and are speaking to the Village of Cuba for some financial support from lodgers tax monies. This will be an ongoing project.
2009 - FARMER'S MARKETS
Sandoval County Extension Agent, along with master gardener volunteers have helped to begin and provide education at farmers markets in the county. We service markets in Corrales, Bernalillo, San Felipe and the newest one in Rio Rancho. Jemez Pueblo and the newest one in Rio Rancho. Many of these farmer market operators have expressed appreciation to extension for the assistance they provide. Because they want us there,many provide space, tables, chairs and cover from weather elements to insure that we keep coming back.
In 2008 a landowner/private school teacher was approached by an archery shooting organization if they could use his property to conduct a shoot. The Naciemento Heritage group that was started by the Extension Service to replace the REDDT program helped with the shoot. We were short on vendorslast year. this year we made plans to get vendors and other community organizations to set up booths. The shoot was done again in 2009. However we did not get the attendance from previous year. Needless to say, we had time on our hands so we made plans for other events.
2009 - VISITOR CENTER
Group is working hard to keep the visitor's center open in Cuba as it is the gateway to the northern end of the county. We were able to get staffing from US Forest Service for 5 days a week plus we also had community volunteers fill in the gaps. We have sold merchandise, had raffles, donations, and several fund raisers. Community leaders have realized the importance of the center to be open and are speaking to the Village of Cuba for some financial support from lodgers tax monies. This will be an ongoing project.
2009 - FARMER'S MARKETS
Sandoval County Extension Agent, along with master gardener volunteers have helped to begin and provide education at farmers markets in the county. We service markets in Corrales, Bernalillo, San Felipe and the newest one in Rio Rancho. Jemez Pueblo and the newest one in Rio Rancho. Many of these farmer market operators have expressed appreciation to extension for the assistance they provide. Because they want us there,many provide space, tables, chairs and cover from weather elements to insure that we keep coming back.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Agent participated with Corrales Harvest Festival held in Corrales. Over 5000 visitors were recorded. This event raises over $20,000 of income to the Village and to farmers, boyscouts and the mainstreet program.
Assisted with the Naciemento Heritage Organization in Cuba in promoting and hosting their Arts Festival. In addition, the organization raised over $7,000 that they donated to the Blue Star Mothers by hosting an event "Cuba Salutes." Bluestar mothers have children serving overseas in the war.
Provided assistance to Wagner Farms in promoting and finding resources from New Mexico Department of Agriculture to conduct Agriculture Tourism by planting a corn maize.
Agent participated with Corrales Harvest Festival held in Corrales. Over 5000 visitors were recorded. This event raises over $20,000 of income to the Village and to farmers, boyscouts and the mainstreet program.
Assisted with the Naciemento Heritage Organization in Cuba in promoting and hosting their Arts Festival. In addition, the organization raised over $7,000 that they donated to the Blue Star Mothers by hosting an event "Cuba Salutes." Bluestar mothers have children serving overseas in the war.
Provided assistance to Wagner Farms in promoting and finding resources from New Mexico Department of Agriculture to conduct Agriculture Tourism by planting a corn maize.
BERNALILLO WINE FESTIVAL The Bernailllo Wine Festival at Bernalillo, Sandoval County, New Mexico has always had support from NMSU Specialist and local County Extension staff. this year attendance grew from 22,000 to 27,00. Gross Receipts at the gate increased by $50,000 or by 40% over previous year.
CORRALES HARVEST FESTIVAL Director/Agent and the Sandoval County Master Gardeners assist at the Corrales Harvest Festival and Corrales Heritage Day. Both of these events are held annually at different seasons to promote agriculture tourism in the Village of Corrales. These events draw in over 4,000 visitors to hayrides, pony rides, food, and carnival events. Event organizers are very appreciative of Sandoval County Extension efforts in providing information packets for adults and children. Over 5000 flyers and NMSU informational agricultural and gardening brochures were printed for the event and all are distributed. This year for example, children were taught how to grow walking onions.
CORRALES HARVEST FESTIVAL Director/Agent and the Sandoval County Master Gardeners assist at the Corrales Harvest Festival and Corrales Heritage Day. Both of these events are held annually at different seasons to promote agriculture tourism in the Village of Corrales. These events draw in over 4,000 visitors to hayrides, pony rides, food, and carnival events. Event organizers are very appreciative of Sandoval County Extension efforts in providing information packets for adults and children. Over 5000 flyers and NMSU informational agricultural and gardening brochures were printed for the event and all are distributed. This year for example, children were taught how to grow walking onions.
County Director/Agent is member of a new group organized in Cuba callled Naciemento Heritage Group. Members are former County Tourism Council members from NMSU. REDTT program. Membership has increased from 7 to 27 members in one year. Projects that group has started are the first annual Cuba Mud Bog competition. Attendance was over 1000 with $5000 in gate receipts created. The group has also hired themselves as ticket takers at the Sandoval County Fair and Cuba Fiestas to earn funds for operating the organization. At present they are hosting an Arts and Crafts Festival for the Balloon Fiesta. Extension office assisted in development and printing of the flyers to provide support for the project.
Rudy Benavidez has signed on to support Tourism as an Economic Development Tool within Sandoval County.
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