NMMI Annual Alumni Trail Ride 2025

Online registration is now closed. Walk-up registration will be available on Tuesday, June 3rd at 8:00 AM at Camp of the Tall Pines in Mayhill, NM.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

The NMMI Annual Alumni Trail Ride 2025 

is heading to a brand-new, never-before-explored location—

Camp of the Tall Pines in Mayhill, NM!

📅 Dates: June 3–7, 2025📍

Location: Camp of the Tall Pines, Mayhill, NM

Join us for five days of incredible riding, breathtaking scenery, and the unmatched camaraderie of fellow alumni. This year’s ride promises to be an exciting new chapter in our cherished tradition—one you won’t want to miss!

🐎 Horse Rentals

For horse rentals, please contact Nancy Burch. Rentals will be available for June 4, 5, and 6 at $225 per day or $650 for all three days (includes tax). Please click the link to reserve your horse rental.

https://roadrunner.rezdy.com/catalog/517787/nmmi-trail-ride-members-only

🎟 Current Pricing  🔺 Price Increased on May 1st

• Full Ride (June 3–7): $500

• Wednesday–Saturday (June 4–7): $425

• Thursday–Saturday (June 5–7): $325

• Friday Full Day (Includes breakfast, lunch & dinner): $125 (This will stay the same after May 1st)

• Friday Night Only (Dinner only, no breakfast/lunch): $75

• One Full Day (Tuesday–Friday, includes breakfast, lunch & dinner): $125

2025 Trail Ride Buckles

Trail Ride buckles will be available for purchase at $50. Riders will have first access, and they will be handed out at registration. Designs are currently being finalized, but you can pre-purchase now to guarantee yours!

Click the Link Below!

https://almpub0.wixsite.com/nmmialumnirelation/product-page/2025-nmmi-alumni-trail-ride-belt-buckle

👕 Merchandise

Purchase your gear now at the Anaya Store’s Trail Ride Shop! Explore different designs and find the perfect merchandise for your 2025 Trail Ride adventure.

Click the Link Below!

https://anayaprints.printavo.com/merch/nmmi-alumni-trail-ride-2025/

🎉 Activities

This year, in addition to the trail ride, we have an exciting lineup of activities, including:

• ATV Ride

• Cornhole Tournament

• Movie Night

• TBD activities & surprises

There are also plenty of things to explore in the surrounding areas, including Cloudcroft and Ruidoso.

🏡 Lodging Options

We have a variety of accommodations available:

🏕 Large Timber Ridge Bunkhouse (10 bunkbeds available)

• Open to those who previously used the communal tent

• Provided by the NMMI Alumni Relations Office

• No amenities (blankets, etc.) provided

• Contact us directly to reserve a spot: (575) 624-8256

🏠 Timber Ridge Small Bunkhouses (5 small cabins)

• Each accommodates up to 6 guests

• Equipped with bunkbeds only

• Guests have access to bathhouses/restrooms

• No amenities provided

• RSVP directly with Camp of the Tall Pines

🚐 Dry Camping & RV Parking

• Free dry camping is available anywhere on-site

• RV parking is permitted anywhere within Camp of the Tall Pines without hookups.

• Tent campers are welcome to set up their tents anywhere within Camp of the Tall Pines.

Nearby Lodging Options

If you prefer to find your own accommodations, here are some nearby options:

RV Parks:

• Deer Spring RV Resort – 8.3 miles

• Camp Rio – 9.1 miles

• Black Bear Group Campground – 19.7 miles

• Silver Overflow Campground – 28.5 miles

Hotels:

• Mayhill Café and Hotel – 9.3 miles

• Lazy Day Cabins and RV – 14.8 miles

• Spur Landing – 19.9 miles

• The Lodge – 20.3 miles

• Hotel Cloudcroft – 20.7 miles

• The Grand Cloudcroft Hotel – 21.2 miles

• Fairfield Inn & Suites – 42.2 miles

Additional options: There are Airbnbs and cabins available in the surrounding areas.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities – Be Recognized for Your Support!

We invite alumni, businesses, and supporters to help offset costs and

enhance the 2025 Trail Ride experience by becoming sponsors.

As a thank you for your contribution, sponsors will receive:

• Recognition in NMMI alumni publications

• Acknowledgment in event materials and social media

• A special thank-you feature during the Trail Ride

💰 Your gift may be tax-deductible! Because sponsors do not receive a substantial benefit in return for their contribution, your donation may be tax-deductible under IRS regulations. We will provide a thank-you letter for you to keep when filing your taxes.

If you’re interested in supporting this great event, please visit the Sponsorship Tab on the ticket page, where you can contribute any amount, you’d like. Your generosity helps us continue this incredible tradition and make it better than ever!