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Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution A Renewable Energy Education Center Revitalizes Monte Vista’s Historic Railroad Depot
Local Champion:
Sustainable Environmental & Economic Development Park
Date funded:
June 30, 2026
Grant Amount:
$29,390
Solution A Digital Sign Brings Travelers to Downtown Weiser Businesses
Local Champion:
Friends of the Chamber of Commerce
Date funded:
June 23, 2026
Grant Amount:
$28,850
Solution Adaptive Equipment Library Opens Mountain Access for Lander Families
Local Champion:
A Lander local
Date funded:
June 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$15,000
Solution Certification Training Expands Healthcare Workforce in Taos County
Local Champion:
Compostela Community & Family Cultural Institute
Date funded:
June 2, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,950
Solution Youth Fly Fishing School Builds Skills and Pathways for Taos Youth
Local Champion:
Friends of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
Date funded:
May 28, 2026
Grant Amount:
$8,490
Solution Rafting Guide School Offers Outdoor Career Pathways to Taos Youth
Local Champion:
Friends of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
Date funded:
May 27, 2026
Grant Amount:
$8,050
Solution New Site Expands Taos County Farmers Market and Local Agricultural Economy
Local Champion:
Taos County Farmers Market
Date funded:
May 26, 2026
Grant Amount:
$29,400
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

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