Colorado | LOR Foundation
communities

Colorado

Solutions and stories in the Centennial State.

Story
Monte Vista’s Conour Animal Shelter Expands Its Impact with New Renovations

Monte Vista and Rio Grande County had more stray dogs than the Conour Animal Shelter could house. Enter local volunteers.
Story
A Community Coloring Book Celebrates Cortez’s Heritage

Despite a storied past, many residents lack a connection to Cortez's history and heritage. A community effort—and creative solution—has reconnected locals.

Solution Event Supplies and Rental Support Help Monte Vista Launch an Annual Aging Conference
Local Champion:
SLV Area Colorado State University Extension
Date funded:
March 20, 2025
Grant Amount:
$5,000
Solution Cafeteria Tables Support Monte Vista’s Afterschool Program
Local Champion:
City of Monte Vista
Date funded:
March 20, 2025
Grant Amount:
$9,800
Solution A Lending Closet Creates a Resource Hub for the Cortez LGBTQ+ Community
Local Champion:
Out and About
Date funded:
March 19, 2025
Grant Amount:
$9,750
Solution A New Therapy Room Expands Mental Health Services for Cortez Students
Local Champion:
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
Date funded:
March 19, 2025
Grant Amount:
$16,670
Solution Medical Equipment Enhances Emergency Care in Monte Vista
Local Champion:
Monte Vista Community Ambulance Service
Date funded:
March 18, 2025
Grant Amount:
$26,222
Solution A Community Animal Response Team Enhances Cortez Emergency Preparedness
Local Champion:
Montezuma County
Date funded:
March 17, 2025
Grant Amount:
$5,000
Solution Internet Connection Powers Monte Vista’s Veterans Museum
Local Champion:
Homelake Historic Preservation and Restoration Foundation
Date funded:
March 17, 2025
Grant Amount:
$1,127
Solution Volleyball Clinics Break Down Barriers for Monte Vista Youth
Local Champion:
City of Monte Vista
Date funded:
March 17, 2025
Grant Amount:
$16,224

Share an Idea

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.

"*" indicates required fields