Here’s an article recently posted in the Albuquerque Business Journal on the race with a brief mention of the economic impacts. Referenced is a report by the
Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce – I’d say that’s the first step - to work with that entity to lobby their legislative representation for dedicated funds.
http://www.scsun-news.com/silver_city-news/ci_28020121
Nathan
From: Bike-racers [mailto:bike-racers-bounces@mailman.swcp.com]
On Behalf Of David Rutledge via Bike-racers
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 1:58 PM
To: bike-racers@mailman.swcp.com
Subject: Re: [NMCycling] Tour of the Gila
Stephen,
A more true statement could not be said. NM racers always do well at the Gila and there is no reason that we should 'sit this one out' because we don't feel prepared. I've competed in the past 12 Tours of the Gila at various levels.
We should also work to push our legislators to include PERMANENT funding for the race as part of the annual NM budget. If someone knows how or a way to demonstrate the financial impact of the the race on NM ($, tourism, etc.) please share so we can begin that
request as soon as possible. I bet that $150,000 of permanent funding would allow the race to remain vibrant for 30 more years as -- New Mexico's Tour of the Gila p/b SPONSOR NAME.
That's my dos centavos on this cinco de mayo.
dave
On 5/5/15 1:36 PM, Stephen Williamson via Bike-racers wrote: