CMS receives outdoors grant

Clovis Municipal Schools has been awarded a $20,000 grant through New Mexico’s Outdoor Equity Fund.

The money will be used to “provide transformative outdoor experiences” for students in grades 3-12 for the next 12 to 18 months, according to a school news release.

Activities will include fishing, animal identification and wildlife photography, the release stated.

“Investing in these programs provides immediate benefits to youth and communities and also builds long-term economic opportunities in the outdoor recreation sector,” said Rob Black, secretary-designate for New Mexico’s Economic Development Department.

“By empowering young people through these initiatives, we nurture New Mexico’s next generation of outdoor leaders and professionals.”