Economy
Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.
Solution
Cortez Radio Station and Theater Turns Saturday Nights Into $aturday Nights for Local Businesses
- Local Champion:
- KSJD Community Radio
- Date funded:
- August 21, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $23,100
Solution
A New Mural Brings Vibrancy to Downtown Monte Vista
- Local Champion:
- Monte Vista local
- Date funded:
- August 18, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $2,500
Solution
A Harvest Tool Lending Library Gives Cortez Growers A Little More Green
- Local Champion:
- Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project
- Date funded:
- August 11, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $22,845
Solution
Metal Awnings Improve Year-Round Access to Libby’s Shooting Range
- Local Champion:
- Lincoln County Shooting Complex c/o Lincoln County
- Date funded:
- August 10, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $15,495

By Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder
Solution
A Map Helps Cortez Locals Find Murals—And Brings Business Downtown
- Local Champion:
- Cortez Retail Enhancement Association
- Date funded:
- July 24, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $1,600
Solution
Taos Incentivizes Locals to Weigh in About Tourism
- Local Champion:
- Town of Taos
- Date funded:
- July 24, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $2,500

Through the No Fixed Abode program, a local gallery owner in Cortez is helping artists experiencing homelessness create and sell art.
Solution
The Taos Plaza Will Remain Welcoming Amidst a Period of Construction
- Local Champion:
- Town of Taos
- Date funded:
- June 30, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $10,000
Solution
Talpa Community Market Reaches More Taoseños in its Second Year
- Local Champion:
- Talpa Community Center Association Inc.
- Date funded:
- July 30, 2023
- Grant Amount:
- $2,800