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Taos County

Solutions and stories from Northern New Mexico

Story
Rural Communities Tackle Rising Hunger With Creative Solutions

Amid federal cuts, people in the rural Mountain West are finding ways to fill the gaps and feed their neighbors.

Cultivo aims to inspire and educate the next generation of Questa farmers, passing on local agricultural knowledge to sustain the community for years to come. (Photo by Mark Totte)
Story
Questa’s Cultivo Grows Knowledge and Community Through Agricultural Education

With LOR's support, one youth internship program is preserving Questa's heritage and preparing the next generation of farmers.

Solution Youth Basketball League Brings Sports Home to Questa
Local Champion:
Youth Sports League
Date funded:
December 22, 2025
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution Storage Shed Protects Belongings for Taos’ Unhoused Residents
Local Champion:
DreamTree Project, Inc.
Date funded:
December 22, 2025
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution Aqueduct Rebuild Preserves Water Access for Taos Farmers
Local Champion:
Earth Land and Water Stewardship
Date funded:
December 19, 2025
Grant Amount:
$29,763
Solution Refurbished Bikes Expand Transportation and Recreation Opportunities for Taos Youth
Local Champion:
Field Institute of Taos
Date funded:
December 18, 2025
Grant Amount:
$14,315
Solution New Radios Improve Emergency Response Safety in Questa
Local Champion:
Village of Questa
Date funded:
December 17, 2025
Grant Amount:
$9,774
Solution Equipment Upgrades Strengthen Experiential Learning at Questa School
Local Champion:
Roots and Wings Community School
Date funded:
December 17, 2025
Grant Amount:
$8,888
Solution Volunteer-Led Home Repair Program Helps Taos Residents Stay Safely Housed
Local Champion:
Nonviolence Works, Inc
Date funded:
December 17, 2025
Grant Amount:
$30,000
Solution Wellness Facility Equipment Supports Student and Staff Health at Taos Academy
Local Champion:
Taos Academy Charter School
Date funded:
December 16, 2025
Grant Amount:
$6,962

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