Engagement | LOR Foundation

Engagement

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

Solution Leadership Training Builds Community Power for Spanish-Speaking Cortez Residents
Local Champion:
Montezuma Land Conservancy
Date funded:
March 11, 2026
Grant Amount:
$8,988
Solution Tables and Chairs Support Community Gatherings at Monte Vista Church
Local Champion:
First Presbyterian Church of Monte Vista
Date funded:
March 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$5,455
Solution A Community Run Series Brings Cortez Residents Together on Local Trails
Local Champion:
Squirrel Congress
Date funded:
March 5, 2026
Grant Amount:
$4,990
Solution Parish Hall Equipment Expands Community Gathering Space in Questa
Local Champion:
Saint Anthony's Catholic Church- Questa
Date funded:
March 3, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,972
Story
Amber Peckham-Jones: One Lander Leader Reflects on Rural Action

How can people in rural towns overcome barriers and transform their communities? We spoke with a local mom and volunteer in Lander, Wyoming, who—with LOR’s help—brought several impactful projects to life.

Solution Creativity Builds Student Confidence in Monte Vista
Local Champion:
Monte Vista School District NO. C-8
Date funded:
February 26, 2026
Grant Amount:
$3,995
Solution Camera Equipment Improves Visibility for Taos Businesses and Events
Local Champion:
Taos County Chamber of Commerce
Date funded:
February 25, 2026
Grant Amount:
$795
Solution Newspaper Feature Celebrates Influential Women in Questa
Local Champion:
Questa del Rio News
Date funded:
February 24, 2026
Grant Amount:
$2,037
Solution Radio Repeater Strengthens Emergency Communications in Monte Vista
Local Champion:
San Luis Valley Amateur Radio Association
Date funded:
February 18, 2026
Grant Amount:
$7,497
Solution PA System Elevates Community Events in Questa
Local Champion:
Questa Economic Development Fund
Date funded:
February 13, 2026
Grant Amount:
$1,550

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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.

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