Engagement
Solutions and stories covering how locals voice their opinions, exchange information, and contribute to the community’s future.

Story
A Community Coloring Book Celebrates Cortez’s Heritage
Despite a storied past, many residents lack a connection to Cortez's history and heritage. A community effort—and creative solution—has reconnected locals.
- Local Champion:
- Project Carpe Diem
- Date funded:
- March 24, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $2,995
- Local Champion:
- Lander local
- Date funded:
- March 19, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $21,635
- Local Champion:
- Out and About
- Date funded:
- March 19, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $9,750
- Local Champion:
- University of Wyoming Fremont County 4H Council
- Date funded:
- March 12, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $9,747
- Local Champion:
- Metro Volunteers dba Spark the Change Colorado
- Date funded:
- March 12, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $7,640
- Local Champion:
- Lander local
- Date funded:
- March 11, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $9,850
- Local Champion:
- A Monte Vista local
- Date funded:
- March 11, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $9,000
- Local Champion:
- Lincoln County Unite for Youth
- Date funded:
- February 25, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $7,500
- Local Champion:
- Friends of the Weiser Public Library
- Date funded:
- February 21, 2025
- Grant Amount:
- $8,570
Share an Idea
If you have an idea for improving quality of life in Cortez or Monte Vista, Colorado; Lander, Wyoming; Libby, Montana; Questa or Taos, New Mexico; or Weiser, Idaho, use this form to start a conversation with us.