Economy
Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Story
Artisanal Popsicles Help Fundraise for Cortez Nonprofits
Building on their early success, one Cortez group is creating unique treats that support both the community and local growers.
- Local Champion:
- Cortez Water Dragons
- Date funded:
- July 11, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $5,274
- Local Champion:
- Weiser Middle School
- Date funded:
- June 17, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $13,280
- Local Champion:
- Living Word Ministries
- Date funded:
- June 10, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $17,000

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An Anthology and Writers Group Elevate Cortez Authors
The Four Corners region is home to many talented writers. A new book and nonprofit are giving them a platform.
- Local Champion:
- Downtown Taos
- Date funded:
- May 22, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $9,538
- Local Champion:
- Dolores Rotary
- Date funded:
- May 16, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $12,785
- Local Champion:
- Questa Creative Council
- Date funded:
- May 8, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $10,000
- Local Champion:
- Questa Economic Development Fund
- Date funded:
- May 1, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $15,000
- Local Champion:
- A Cortez local
- Date funded:
- April 25, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $10,000
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