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Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution Commercial Kitchen Opens Doors for Questa Food Entrepreneurs
Local Champion:
Living Word Ministries
Date funded:
October 28, 2025
Grant Amount:
$17,696
Solution A Meeting Space Builds Capacity for Cortez Nonprofits
Local Champion:
Onward! A Legacy Foundation
Date funded:
October 22, 2025
Grant Amount:
$12,700
Solution A Laser Engraver Prepares Libby Students for Manufacturing Careers
Local Champion:
Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:
October 22, 2025
Grant Amount:
$29,995
Solution Technology Upgrades Allow Food Bank to Serve Growing Number of Lander Families
Local Champion:
Lander Care and Share Food Bank
Date funded:
October 8, 2025
Grant Amount:
$1,328
Solution Multi-Use Arts Space Expands Creative Opportunities for Taos Youth
Local Champion:
Taos Center for Arts
Date funded:
September 25, 2025
Grant Amount:
$27,446
Solution Digital Platform Connects Taos Students to STEAM Opportunities
Local Champion:
STEMarts Lab
Date funded:
September 17, 2025
Grant Amount:
$22,970
Story
Mapping Taos’ Cultural Assets to Protect the Past and Guide the Future

Amid booming growth, a Taos County initiative charts a path toward sustainable development and community preservation.

Solution Acting Academy Opens Doors to New Mexico’s Expanding Film Industry
Local Champion:
Metta Theatre
Date funded:
August 29, 2025
Grant Amount:
$5,000
Solution Safety Upgrades Make Lander a Premier Destination for Track Meets
Local Champion:
Fremont County School District #1
Date funded:
August 28, 2025
Grant Amount:
$17,750
Solution Chainsaws Help Libby’s Logging Competition Stay Sharp
Local Champion:
Kootenai Country Montana
Date funded:
August 13, 2025
Grant Amount:
$3,500

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