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Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution Taos Incentivizes Locals to Weigh in About Tourism
Local Champion:
Town of Taos
Date funded:
July 24, 2023
Grant Amount:
$2,500
 Story Photo Essay: Unhoused Artists Thrive at Cortez’s Turquoise Raven Gallery

Through the No Fixed Abode program, a local gallery owner in Cortez is helping artists experiencing homelessness create and sell art.

Solution The Taos Plaza Will Remain Welcoming Amidst a Period of Construction
Local Champion:
Town of Taos
Date funded:
June 30, 2023
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution Talpa Community Market Reaches More Taoseños in its Second Year
Local Champion:
Talpa Community Center Association Inc.
Date funded:
July 30, 2023
Grant Amount:
$2,800
Solution A New Permanent Location Saves Customers From Playing Where’s Waldo With Lander’s Farmers Market
Local Champion:
Lander Valley Farmers Market
Date funded:
June 13, 2023
Grant Amount:
$2,915
Solution A Free-To-Use Stage at a Historic Taos Property Helps Connect Community
Local Champion:
Taos Historic Museums
Date funded:
June 9, 2023
Grant Amount:
$5,000
Solution Cortez Farmers Market Makes Healthy Food Affordable for SNAP Recipients
Local Champion:
Cortez Farmers Market
Date funded:
May 31, 2023
Grant Amount:
$2,796
Solution UNM Taos Students Expand Their Reach in the Fast-Growing Film Industry
Local Champion:
UNM Taos: Film and Digital Media Arts Department
Date funded:
May 26, 2023
Grant Amount:
$8,000
Solution Fiestas de San Antonio Restores an Important Questa Tradition
Local Champion:
Fiesta Committee
Date funded:
May 17, 2023
Grant Amount:
$9,000
Solution A Generator for Local Soccer Fields Gives Libby an Economic Boost
Local Champion:
Kootenai Rapids Soccer Club/LCYSA
Date funded:
May 9, 2023
Grant Amount:
$8,500

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