I’m sure everyone is aware of the surge in Covid-19 cases due to the
highly contagious Omicron variant. As a precautionary measure to protect
us all, the NMMS Team has decided to cancel the in-person NMMS Winter
Conference in Santa Fe and shift/reschedule to a two-day Virtual
Conference.
Our team is in the process of adjusting the original agenda to better
fit a virtual conference that will include two half-days of content.
We’ll send out registration and agenda information soon. In the
meantime, put February 23 and 24 on your calendar. Thanks all, I
appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing everyone virtually
on February 23 and 24!
~ Daniel Gutierrez, NMMS Director
Community Spotlight: How Three New Mexico Main Street Communities
Improved their Downtown Façades [3]
In March 2020, Main Street America announced four states (Kentucky, New
Mexico, North Carolina, and Wyoming) were selected for the inaugural
National Park Service Main Street Façade Improvement Grant Program. New
Mexico MainStreet was awarded $140,625 for historic building façade
improvements in three downtown districts: Deming Luna County MainStreet,
Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District, and Silver City MainStreet.
Read about their stories and top recommendations [3] to others wanting
to take on this kind of work. Thank you to Main Street America for
allowing us to share this story on their blog [4]!
New Mexico MainStreet Awards $2.5 Million to 13 Capital Outlay Public
Infrastructure Revitalization Projects [5]
NMMS and the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced that
$2.5 million has been awarded for revitalization projects in 13 NMMS
districts!
The NMMS Public Infrastructure Capital Outlay Program provides funding
for upgrades within a targeted public investment area. NMEDD and NMMS is
requesting $10 million in the 2022 Legislative session for the Capital
Outlay Program.
Congratulations to:
* Carlsbad MainStreet Arts & Cultural District
* Clovis MainStreet
* Corrales MainStreet Arts & Cultural District
* Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District
* MainStreet de Las Vegas
* Mora MainStreet
* Nob Hill MainStreet
* Raton MainStreet
* Santa Rosa MainStreet
* Silver City MainStreet
* South Valley MainStreet
* MainStreet Truth or Consequences
* Tucumcari MainStreet
ABQ Rail Trail Framework Plan Draft for Public Comment [6]
The City of Albuquerque’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency released
the initial draft of the Rail Trail Framework Plan. Residents can view
the plan for the heart of the city and provide feedback before January
31!
This trail may impact Barelas, Downtown ABQ, and more neighborhoods.
Kathleen Davis is Carlsbad Mainstreet Arts & Culture District’s New
Executive Director [7]
Kathleen (Kat) Davis is Carlsbad MainStreet [8]’s new Executive
Director! This new role merges MainStreet and Pearl of the Pecos Arts &
Cultural District responsibilities. Additionally, she was recently named
one of Carlsbad’s 40 Under 40 by the Carlsbad Current-Argus.
Congrats to Kat!
Downtown Las Cruces Partnership Business Spotlight: Bluebird Running
Company [9]
Downtown Las Cruces Partnership [10] is celebrating the small
businesses in their community with Downtown Business Spotlight videos
each month.
Bluebird Running Company [11], a specialty running store for
enthusiasts, kicks off the series. They have a unique business strategy
of bringing their mobile store to trailheads, events and group runs to
make sure enthusiasts are ready for an outdoor adventure anytime
anywhere!
Silver City Territorial Charter Day Urban Challenge Fun Run [12]
It’s time to get on your running shoes and come out to support a great
cause. Three cans of food is all it costs to help Silver City’s local
food banks and participate in this event that celebrates the founding of
the city.
Entry forms are available on Silver City MainStreet’s website [12].
Opportunities
Rural Business Development Grants [13]
Deadline: Jan. 28, 2022
Albuquerque Community Foundation 2022 Competitive Grant Program [14]
(Arts & Culture, Education, and Environmental & Historic Preservation)
Deadline: Feb. 9, 2022
NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY2023 [15]
Deadline: Feb. 10, 2022
More opportunities [16]
Events
NMMS Grantwriting Training Series [17]
January-March 2022
NMMS Fundraising Training Series [17]
February-March 2022
NMMS Virtual Winter Conference [2]
Feb. 23-24, 2022
Main Street Now Conference [18]
Richmond, VA – May 16-18, 2022
New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) develops local capacity to engage people,
rebuild places & grow the entrepreneurial, creative & business
environment resulting in economically thriving downtowns, greater
business & employment opportunities and a higher quality of life.
New Mexico MainStreet
[2]www.nmmainstreet.org [2]
info@nmmainstreet.org
(505) 827-0143
