Engagement

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

Story Monte Vista Teachers Create an Essential Family Bonding Opportunity May 2023

After a cherished community program for students and parents was diminished by the pandemic, a Monte Vista teacher stepped up and—with support from LOR—brought Family Fun Nights back to life.

Solution Questa Preserves History With Newspaper Archive

Local Champion:: Questa Economic Development Fund
Date funded:: May 5, 2023
Grant Amount:: $1,533

Solution Cortez Teachers Receive Training to Help Families Grow Stronger

Local Champion:: Dare to be You
Date funded:: April 7, 2023
Grant Amount:: $7,300

Solution New Museum Connects Cortez Residents to the Community’s Rich History

Local Champion:: Montezuma County Historical Society
Date funded:: April 7, 2023
Grant Amount:: $10,000

Solution Open Gym Nights Give Monte Vista Kids a Safe Place to Play

Local Champion:: Monte Vista Valley Church of the Nazarene
Date funded:: March 24, 2023
Grant Amount:: $16,210

Solution A Bilingual Support Group Connects Immigrant Women to Resources in Taos

Local Champion:: Taos Immigrant Allies/Sin Frontera
Date funded:: March 17, 2023
Grant Amount:: $8,878

Solution Waste to Walls: Taos Locals Learn How to Build With Plastic

Local Champion:: Taos Initiative For Life Together
Date funded:: March 1, 2023
Grant Amount:: $29,930

Solution Libby Adds Play Equipment for Children With Disabilities

Local Champion:: City of Libby
Date funded:: February 28, 2023
Grant Amount:: $15,300

Solution With New Robotics Equipment, Lander Students Can Compete Across Wyoming

Local Champion:: Fremont County School District #1
Date funded:: February 13, 2023
Grant Amount:: $6,164

Solution Libby Senior Class Restores the Logger Stadium Concession Stand

Local Champion:: Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:: February 13, 2023
Grant Amount:: $28,075

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