May 4, 2022
New Mexico is experiencing devastating wildfires across the state and these tragic events are negatively impacting communities. The state is working with local, state, federal, and tribal agencies to battle several wildfires, and you can help communities by using these resources to support fire relief efforts. Donate to Fire Relief…
February 16, 2022
Power Up Your District, Promote Entrepreneurship… Business Development Projects that Pop! The schedule is packed with panelists and speakers to stimulate conversations about projects that support businesses and entrepreneurs in your MainStreet and Arts & Cultural Districts. The Zoom login information will be emailed to registrants the week of the…
November 12, 2021
MainStreet districts celebrate the holidays by supporting local businesses! New Mexico MainStreet’s annual holiday campaign urges communities, businesses, residents, and visitors to shop local first. Check your local MainStreet businesses before shopping elsewhere – you’ll find treasures and make a big difference in the community! New Mexico’s MainStreet and Arts…
September 23, 2021
New Mexico MainStreet is proud to celebrate National Hispanic, Latinx and Chicana/o American Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2021! We honor the significant contributions Hispanic, Latinx and Chicana/o communities have made to New Mexico’s arts & culture, businesses, economic vitality and more. NMMS staff, revitalization specialists and district executive directors…
February 4, 2021
Friday, March 5, 2021: 9:00 am to 3:00 pmFriday, March 12, 2021: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm As we approach the one-year mark of living and working through a major health crisis, there is hope that we will soon be on the other side of these strange times. After the…
November 24, 2020
New Mexico MainStreet’s Choose MainStreet social media campaign kicked off in September 2020. The goal of this campaign was to encourage New Mexicans to shop and eat (or order take-out) at their local MainStreet businesses. With the upcoming holiday shopping season and the COVID-19 economic recovery under way, it’s a…
April 9, 2020
Big thanks to Leighton Moon for designing these social media graphics that promote shopping and eating locally during the COVID-19 health crisis. Instructions: Save each file to the same folder on your computer. When you’re on Facebook (or Instagram or whatever other social media platform you might be using), pick…
November 27, 2019
Below is a list of holiday events in New Mexico’s MainStreet and Arts & Cultural districts. By shopping, eating, and playing in your local district, you positively impact the local economy and community. Thank you for supporting local businesses this holiday season and all year! Alamogordo MainStreet: Olde Fashioned Christmas…
August 22, 2019
As part of the educational content for New Mexico MainStreets Summer Leadership Network Meeting in 2018, Raton MainStreet and the City of Raton worked with NMMS technical assistance to develop designs for multiple placemaking installations, including a 3D “floating” crosswalk, wayfinding footprints, painted games, and portable benches/planters made out of…
August 21, 2019
Lovington MainStreet and the City of Lovington are developing plans for a new Library Parklet and targeted improvements to Fran Atchley Plaza. The Library Parklet design includes a large turf area, stock tank seating, picnic tables, a shade pergola and in-ground games – all tailored to support youth reading outdoors…
