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Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution Anniversary Celebrations Rekindle Cortez’s History and Heritage
Local Champion:
Montezuma County Historical Society
Date funded:
April 8, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,867
Solution Workshops Bring New Skills to Cortez’s Literary Community
Local Champion:
Four Corners Writers
Date funded:
April 8, 2026
Grant Amount:
$1,800
Solution Stagecraft Program Trains Monte Vista Residents in Audio Engineering
Local Champion:
A Monte Vista Local
Date funded:
March 30, 2026
Grant Amount:
$12,500
Solution Final Furnishings Help Launch Taos’ New Business Resource and Innovation Center
Local Champion:
Downtown Taos
Date funded:
March 25, 2026
Grant Amount:
$29,995
Solution An Exhaust Hood Completes Cortez’s First Community Commercial Kitchen
Local Champion:
Four Corners Food Coalition
Date funded:
March 20, 2026
Grant Amount:
$30,000
Solution Concession Stands Create Fundraising Opportunities for Youth Sports at City Park
Local Champion:
City of Lander, Wyoming
Date funded:
March 20, 2026
Grant Amount:
$24,000
Solution Electrical Upgrades Complete Youth Workforce Campus in Taos
Local Champion:
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
Date funded:
March 20, 2026
Grant Amount:
$28,937
Solution Welding Equipment Expands Career Training for Questa Students
Local Champion:
Questa Independent School District
Date funded:
March 18, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,930
Solution Workshop Series Supports Stewardship-Aligned Tourism Entrepreneurs in Taos
Local Champion:
Downtown Taos
Date funded:
March 18, 2026
Grant Amount:
$7,097
Solution Changing Tables Help Libby Families Participate in Community Life
Local Champion:
Lincoln County Health Department
Date funded:
March 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$10,000

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