Economy
Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.
Solution
No More “What’s the Score?” with Lander’s New Scoreboard
- Local Champion:
- Lander LOBOS
- Date funded:
- November 30, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $8,000
Solution
Lander Creatives Bring Art in the Afternoon Back to Life
- Local Champion:
- Lander Art Center
- Date funded:
- October 24, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $4,875
Solution
Teddy Bears Made by Inmates Provide Comfort to Libby Kids and Money for Local Nonprofits
- Local Champion:
- Bears 'n Stuff
- Date funded:
- October 17, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $275
Solution
A Glow-In-The-Dark Art Installation Turns Cortez’s Sometimes Scary Alleys Into Must-Sees
- Local Champion:
- Cortez Rotary Club
- Date funded:
- October 11, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $9,005
Solution
A New Location Lets Obe’s Angels Find More Furry Cortez Residents Forever Homes
- Local Champion:
- Obe's Angels
- Date funded:
- October 7, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $12,368

When the starting blocks at the city pool fell into disrepair, Cortez's local swim club's existence was uncertain. With LOR’s support the club upgraded the pool, which helped the team stay afloat and brought an economic boon to Cortez.
Solution
Taos Job Fair Puts a Dent in Workforce Shortage
- Local Champion:
- Taos County Chamber of Commerce
- Date funded:
- September 27, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $3,000
Solution
Monte Vista Makes the Season Bright for Local Businesses
- Local Champion:
- City of Monte Vista
- Date funded:
- September 26, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $6,000
Solution
Art Appreciation: Taos Looks to Measure the Economic Impact of the Arts
- Local Champion:
- Millicent Rogers Museum
- Date funded:
- September 21, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $1,500
Solution
A Cortez Gallery Gives Artists Experiencing Homelessness Supplies—and Their Own Show
- Local Champion:
- an individual
- Date funded:
- September 2, 2022
- Grant Amount:
- $5,060