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A Free Community Magazine Connects Cortez Residents Through Creative Expression

  • Local Champion: Squirrel Congress
  • Date Funded: October 15, 2026
  • Grant Amount: $19,065

Cortez residents have no publication where they can share creative work and connect with their neighbors’ talents, ideas, and perspectives. The founder of Squirrel Congress came up with a solution: launch “The Vulture,” a free community magazine featuring writing, photography, recipes, and other contributions from Cortez residents of all ages. LOR’s funding will help Squirrel Congress purchase printing and production equipment—including a printer, field scanner, binding equipment, and a stack cutter—along with a website subscription to make the magazine available online at no cost. Published three times a year, “The Vulture” will distribute at least 500 copies per edition through local galleries, breweries, and other community locations, giving Cortez residents a consistent outlet for creative expression.

This project is fiscally sponsored by Onward! A Legacy Foundation.

Contact our community officer in Cortez. Meet Nicci Crowley
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