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Lander Expands a Toy Library to Make Room for Family Connections January 2025

This essential Lander gathering spot was running out of space for families to mingle, so it turned to LOR with a simple solution.

Solution Free On-Site Equipment Enhances Taos Community Event Venue

Local Champion:: Taos Center for Arts
Date funded:: December 18, 2024
Grant Amount:: $4,865

Solution New Trainings Support Cortez Teachers By Battling Burnout

Local Champion:: A Cortez local
Date funded:: December 16, 2024
Grant Amount:: $8,080

Solution Gather ‘Round: Weiser Library Gets a Spiffed-Up Community Space

Local Champion:: Friends of the Weiser Public Library
Date funded:: December 13, 2024
Grant Amount:: $7,443

Solution Event Supplies Enable Launch of Inclusive Annual Event in Monte Vista

Local Champion:: Monte Vista School District NO. C-8
Date funded:: December 12, 2024
Grant Amount:: $5,000

Solution Expanded Access to Youth Bowling Supports Inclusive Play in Taos

Local Champion:: Taos Municipal Schools
Date funded:: December 6, 2024
Grant Amount:: $3,385

Solution Lander Youth Gain Access to an E-Sports Team

Local Champion:: Fremont County School District #1
Date funded:: December 6, 2024
Grant Amount:: $9,997

Solution Care Packages Bring Holiday Cheer to Lonely Seniors in Monte Vista

Local Champion:: A Monte Vista Local
Date funded:: December 6, 2024
Grant Amount:: $2,400

Solution Cortez Detention Officers Find Much Needed Support

Local Champion:: A Cortez local
Date funded:: December 4, 2024
Grant Amount:: $2,022

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