Economy
Solutions that contribute to local economic prosperity.
All that Cortez's Southwest Open School needed to launch its new bike mechanic program was a shop. That's where LOR came in.
A new craft-beverage initiative in Cortez aims to help create career pathways for young people.
Informed by the experiences of five Taos businesses, this handbook can help rural merchants launch online stores.
Spurred by COVID-19 concerns, LOR helps the Lander community bring a bevy of shop local initiatives to life, including a winter pop-up market that’s easy to replicate with a new, downloadable LOR toolkit.
This northern New Mexico village’s new firewood processor will help build an economy around forest health and support essential community programs.
Offering career training, small business support, and wrap-around services, HIVE garners national attention as it applies for federal funding and helps a rural economy go digital.
An art exhibition in Taos brought life and vibrancy back to main street during the worst of the pandemic—and the tradition will continue in a new space today.
Taos MainStreet pairs local businesses with web developers to launch or improve their e-commerce capabilities in response to COVID-19.
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