Engagement | LOR Foundation

Engagement

Solutions and stories covering how locals voice their opinions, exchange information, and contribute to the community’s future.

Solution Theater Support Strengthens Local Arts in Monte Vista
Local Champion:
San Luis Valley Theatre Company
Date funded:
March 13, 2026
Grant Amount:
$2,052
Solution Leadership Training Builds Community Power for Spanish-Speaking Cortez Residents
Local Champion:
Montezuma Land Conservancy
Date funded:
March 11, 2026
Grant Amount:
$8,988
Solution Tables and Chairs Support Community Gatherings at Monte Vista Church
Local Champion:
First Presbyterian Church of Monte Vista
Date funded:
March 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$5,455
Solution A Community Run Series Brings Cortez Residents Together on Local Trails
Local Champion:
Squirrel Congress
Date funded:
March 5, 2026
Grant Amount:
$4,990
Solution Parish Hall Equipment Expands Community Gathering Space in Questa
Local Champion:
Saint Anthony's Catholic Church- Questa
Date funded:
March 3, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,972
Story
Amber Peckham-Jones: One Lander Leader Reflects on Rural Action

How can people in rural towns overcome barriers and transform their communities? We spoke with a local mom and volunteer in Lander, Wyoming, who—with LOR’s help—brought several impactful projects to life.

Solution Creativity Builds Student Confidence in Monte Vista
Local Champion:
Monte Vista School District NO. C-8
Date funded:
February 26, 2026
Grant Amount:
$3,995
Solution Camera Equipment Improves Visibility for Taos Businesses and Events
Local Champion:
Taos County Chamber of Commerce
Date funded:
February 25, 2026
Grant Amount:
$795
Solution Newspaper Feature Celebrates Influential Women in Questa
Local Champion:
Questa del Rio News
Date funded:
February 24, 2026
Grant Amount:
$2,037
Solution Radio Repeater Strengthens Emergency Communications in Monte Vista
Local Champion:
San Luis Valley Amateur Radio Association
Date funded:
February 18, 2026
Grant Amount:
$7,497

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If you have an idea for improving quality of life in Cortez or Monte Vista, Colorado; Lander, Wyoming; Libby, Montana; Questa or Taos, New Mexico; or Weiser, Idaho, use this form to start a conversation with us.

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