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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -Date: January 17, 2025
Town of Red River Awarded $2,037,874 for Brandenburg Park Improvements
RED RIVER, NM – The Town of Red River is proud to announce that it has been awarded $2,037,874 through the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) City Parks Improvements Grant Program. This funding, part of the 2024 Capital Outlay Projects Senate Bill 275 signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, is dedicated to enhancing the quality and accessibility of city park facilities across New Mexico.
The City Park Improvement Program is designed to increase recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities, revitalize and modernize existing park facilities, address safety concerns within city parks, and foster community engagement and a sense of place. The Brandenburg Park Revitalization Project was selected as part of New Mexico MainStreet’s Frontier Communities program in 2023, a distinction that underscores the park’s significance to Red River’s community and economy.
Through the Frontier Communities program, the Town of Red River leadership, along with community stakeholders, has collaborated with New Mexico MainStreet Revitalization Specialist Amy Bell to develop a conceptual design for the park’s improvements. As one of the key components of Red River’s tourism economy, Brandenburg Park plays a vital role in hosting major annual festivals, including the 8750' BBQ & Music Festival and Oktoberfest. With Red River welcoming over 450,000 visitors each year, the revitalization of Brandenburg Park is expected to enhance the town’s appeal as a premier destination for both residents and tourists.
“This investment in Brandenburg Park is a tremendous step forward for our community,” said Max Khudiakov, Director of Economic Development & Tourism for the Town of Red River. “The improvements will not only enhance recreational opportunities for our residents but will also strengthen Red River’s status as a top-tier tourism destination. We are grateful for the support from the State of New Mexico and the City Park Improvement Program.”
Mayor Linda Calhoun echoed these sentiments, stating, “Brandenburg Park is the heart of our town, a place where our residents gather and where visitors experience the unique charm of Red River. This funding will allow us to modernize and improve the park while preserving its character and importance to our local economy. We appreciate the collaboration with New Mexico MainStreet and the State of New Mexico in making this vision a reality.”
With the funding now secured, the Town of Red River will begin the next phases of planning and implementation for the Brandenburg Park improvements. More details on the project timeline will be shared with the community in the coming months.
For more information about the Brandenburg Park Revitalization Project, please contact Max Khudiakov at [email protected] or visit the project website at https://www.redrivernm.gov/tourism-economic-development/project/main-street-frontier-community-program-brandenburg-park
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