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Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution New Equipment Modernizes Weiser Middle School’s Wood Shop
Local Champion:
Weiser Middle School
Date funded:
June 17, 2025
Grant Amount:
$13,280
Solution Emergency Equipment Helps Stand Up an Evacuation Shelter for Questa Residents
Local Champion:
Living Word Ministries
Date funded:
June 10, 2025
Grant Amount:
$17,000
Story
An Anthology and Writers Group Elevate Cortez Authors

The Four Corners region is home to many talented writers. A new book and nonprofit are giving them a platform.

Solution A Taos Weekly Wellness Program Brings Community and Business
Local Champion:
Downtown Taos
Date funded:
May 22, 2025
Grant Amount:
$9,538
Solution A Mobile Art Park Creates a Public Display for Cortez Artists
Local Champion:
Dolores Rotary
Date funded:
May 16, 2025
Grant Amount:
$12,785
Solution Murals Bring Color and Life to Downtown Questa
Local Champion:
Questa Creative Council
Date funded:
May 8, 2025
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution Business Workshops Build Skills for Questa Entrepreneurs
Local Champion:
Questa Economic Development Fund
Date funded:
May 1, 2025
Grant Amount:
$15,000
Solution Free Financial Workshops Promote Economic Stability in Cortez
Local Champion:
A Cortez local
Date funded:
April 25, 2025
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution Welding Equipment Creates Career Pathways for Libby Students and Residents
Local Champion:
Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:
April 23, 2025
Grant Amount:
$13,900
Solution Trainings Support Cortez’s Immigrant Community
Local Champion:
United Way of Southwest Colorado
Date funded:
April 23, 2025
Grant Amount:
$12,185

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