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

Story Agrovoltaics Offer Dual Use on Land Used for Solar Energy Development August 2023

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

Story Photo Essay: Unhoused Artists Thrive at Cortez’s Turquoise Raven Gallery July 2023

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

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