Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution A Fresh Start Revitalizes Weiser’s Farmers Market

Local Champion:: Friends of the Chamber of Commerce
Date funded:: May 22, 2026
Grant Amount:: $9,500

Solution Barn Quilts Bring New Energy and Foot Traffic to Downtown Cortez

Local Champion:: Two Cortez locals
Date funded:: May 14, 2026
Grant Amount:: $3,118

Solution Local Promotion Helps Libby’s Farmers Market Adjust to Its New Downtown Location

Local Champion:: Farmers Market at Libby
Date funded:: April 30, 2026
Grant Amount:: $1,450

Solution Food Preservation Classes Build Skills and Small Businesses in Cortez

Local Champion:: Montezuma County Extension Office
Date funded:: April 28, 2026
Grant Amount:: $9,430

Solution A Digital Sign Puts Cortez Animal Programs on the Map

Local Champion:: Obe's Angels
Date funded:: April 22, 2026
Grant Amount:: $2,000

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 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

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