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2026

Historic Theaters Light Up Main Streets, April 15, 2026
Grants MainStreet Announces Roarin’ 20’s Purchase, Prepares for Spokes on 66 Event, April 8, 2026
Grants, NM to Host Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit April 25-27, 2026, April 1, 2026

Alamogordo MainStreet Celebrates Revitalized Downtown with ‘Experience the New Downtown’ Event, March 14, 2026
Between Lubbock And Albuquerque Is A Nostalgic New Mexico City With Rock And Roll History And Family Fun, March 14, 2026
City leader pushes plan to revive aging San Pedro business corridor in Albuquerque, March 13, 2026
Spotlight on the NM MainStreet and their Route 66 Centennial Passport Program, March 10, 2026
Downtown Alamogordo Shines Again: MainStreet Event & Ghost Tour Invite Community to Rediscover New York Avenue on March 14, March 5, 2026
UNM Architecture School to offer workshop in Vegas, March 4, 2026
Grants, NM to Host Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit – April 25-27, 2026, March 4, 2026
MainStreet director Denise Green talks about her vision for downtown Carlsbad, March 3, 2026
Communities Benefit from NM MainStreet’s Free Technical Assistance (PDF) – pp. 24-25, March 1, 2026

Committees to study economic development, recycling in Silver City, Feb. 26, 2026
South Valley MainStreet Director Presents One-Year Update to Bernalillo County Commission, Feb. 25, 2026
Launch Party for Founders Club kicked off Aztec Downtown Association fundraiser, Feb. 19, 2026
Aztec Downtown Association workshop fills City Hall, Feb. 14, 2026
EDD Empowers Communities With Free Technical Assistance, Feb. 13, 2026
Farmington’s Historic Downtown Earns State Arts & Cultural District Authorization, Feb. 6, 2026

Love Local means deals downtown, Jan. 29, 2026
CavernFest moving to Carlsbad beach area in 2026, Jan. 29, 2026
Taos MainStreet: $25,000 to fund 8 cultural events, Jan. 22, 2026
Pedestrians, students look for alternate routes from downtown to Western, Jan. 21, 2026
New Mexico marks Route 66 centennial with passport program, Jan. 15, 2026
Downtown Taos is where it’s at, Jan. 14, 2026
Grants MainStreet’s First Peer-to-Peer in 2026, Jan. 14, 2026
Lordsburg earns New Mexico MainStreet designation to boost downtown, Jan. 12, 2026
Route 66 Centennial Passport Spotlights Businesses In Ten New Mexico MainStreet Districts, Jan. 12, 2026
Albuquerque’s Downtown Is A Rising Walkable Gem With Art, Entertainment, And Nightlife Attractions, Jan. 11, 2026
Thanks To Community Support, The Future Of Our Local Independent Bookstore May Be Bright, Jan. 10, 2026
Route 66 Centennial Passport program encourages tourism in New Mexico, Jan. 9, 2026
Love 4 ABQ: Downtown Grower’s Winter Market, Jan. 8, 2026
Take a Walk on the ABQ Artwalk Side, Jan. 2, 2026

Alamogordo’s 2025 A Year in Review: A Desert Oasis Blooms Amid Change and Challenges, Dec. 30, 2025
A spicy way to welcome the new year, Dec. 30, 2025
New grant elevates chile drop, Dec. 26, 2025
2025 in Review: The Leaders Who Shaped Alamogordo – Part 1 of a Series, Dec. 15, 2025
Alamogordo’s Christmas on MainStreet 2025: A Festive Triumph in the Heart of the Desert, Dec. 8, 2025
MainStreet Announces Special Recognition For Holiday Lights Parade Participants, Dec. 8, 2025
Christmas on MainStreet 9th Street to 12th Street New York Avenue, Dec. 6, 2025
Alamogordo’s Christmas on MainStreet to Transform New York Avenue into Global Holiday Showcase Saturday 4 to 9 pm, Dec. 5, 2025
WinterFest Dec. 5-7: Los Alamos MainStreet Announces Record Number Of Holiday Lights Parade Registrants And Safety Enhancements, Dec. 2, 2025
Downtown a flurry of activity for Small Business Saturday, Dec. 2, 2025

Alamogordo Celebrates Early Finish: Mayor Susan Payne with MainStreet Leaders Cut Ribbon on New York Avenue Rehab – Months Ahead of Schedule, Nov. 30, 2025
Alamogordo’s MainStreet Makeover: Community Partnerships, Civic Pride, and the On-the-Ground Excellence of Justen Boyle and Joe Swing, Nov. 29, 2025
Why Small Business Saturday Matters in Alamogordo This 2025, Nov. 29, 2025
Alamogordo MainStreet Makeover Unveils Revitalized Heart of Downtown with Grand Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 28, 2025
Alamogordo MainStreet 1200 Block Ignites Holiday Magic: 1200 Block Pop-Up Emporium + Veranda Crafters + Our Little Country Store = Pure Local Love!, Nov. 27, 2025
Enjoy New Mexico Holiday Traditions Across State, Nov. 26, 2025
Taos MainStreet seeks to fund cultural events, Nov. 26, 2025
New Park Improvements Highlight Downtown Revitalization Efforts (Grants), Nov. 12, 2025
Farmington’s Art in the Heart Sculpture program honored, Nov. 11, 2025
Creative Industries announces first round grant awardees, Nov. 10, 2025
Silver City MainStreet Celebrates 40 Years of Success, Nov. 4, 2025

Creative Industries Announces First Round Awardees Of ACD Pilot Grant Program, Oct. 31, 2025
State Announces First Round Awardees Of Arts & Cultural District Pilot Grant Program: Includes $100,000 To Los Alamos Arts & Cultural District, Oct. 30, 2025
Alison Watkins Joins Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce As Assistant Director, Oct. 23, 2025
New Mexico MainStreet Honors Los Alamos MainStreet And Creative District With Three Excellence Awards At 40th Anniversary Celebration, Oct. 22, 2025
Map Of Participants For This Year’s Trick-Or-Treat On MainStreet Oct. 24, Oct. 21, 2025
Alamogordo’s MainStreet District Now Surpasses $7 Million in Private Investment With Additional Business Planned for 2026, Oct. 20, 2025
Alamogordo’s Aspiring Arts District to Add Jo’s Workshop, Atelier Regina, and Infinity Sweets 2, Oct. 20, 2025
New Mexico MainStreet Program welcomes San Pedro, Lordsburg communities, Oct. 16, 2025
NMEDD Officially Designates San Pedro And Lordsburg As “NM MainStreet” Programs, Oct. 16, 2025
Day One of NM MainStreet Conference in Alamogordo Showcases Revitalization, Partnerships, and Historic Pride, Oct. 16, 2025
This Week Alamogordo to Host New Mexico MainStreet Institute: Dudley School and District 5 Shine as Revitalization Leaders Visit, Oct. 13, 2025
Chile Drop spices up with boost from NM Tourism, Oct. 7, 2025
Alamogordo Downtown Makeover Ignites Townwide Investment Surge, Oct. 4, 2025
Alamogordo Launches VisitAlamogordo.com as Fall Events Build Toward Christmas on MainStreet, Oct. 2, 2025
Revitalize San Pedro Partnership opens new office to support local businesses, spur area revitalization, Oct. 1, 2025
Grants September Lodger’s Tax Meeting Approvals, Oct. 1, 2025

Landscaping, lighting coming to Main in Clovis, Sept. 30, 2025
Council Adopts MRA For Eastern Downtown Los Alamos, Sept. 18, 2025
Alamogordo Eyes Cultural Arts District Designation to Boost Downtown Revival as Next Steps for Job Creation, Sept. 18, 2025
Storm finishes Fired Up early, Sept. 16, 2025
NM MainStreet To Travelers: Get Your Kicks On Route 66, Sept. 14, 2025
Arts Mean Business: State Tourism Report Validates Alamogordo’s MainStreet District Cultural Investment Strategy, Sept. 12, 2025
Feds to pull funding for Rail Trail project in downtown Albuquerque, Sept. 11, 2025
Tucumcari Fired Up festival returns Saturday, Sept. 9, 2025
Downtown Grants Getting Fresh Coat — from Murals and Landscaping to New Benches and Concerts, Sept. 3, 2025

54th OSS Group at Holloman Air Force Base Volunteering with Alamogordo MainStreet, August 20, 2025
8 Main Streets Where New Mexico Comes Alive, August 18, 2025
Alamogordo MainStreet Celebrates Alley 2 Mural Project, August 16, 2025
Alamogordo MainStreet Alley Artwork Unveiled and Contest, August 15, 2025
State grant should fuel local creative economies, August 13, 2025
Leadership: How Two Directors Shaped Alamogordo’s Chamber of Commerce, August 13, 2025
Cast Your Vote for Your Favorite New Alley 2 Mural Alamogordo MainStreet, August 11, 2025
Creative Economy Grants Available, August 8, 2025
Community Theater Thriving in Alamogordo Via Otero Arts and Flickinger Center, August 6, 2025
Civil rights icon honored in Tucumcari, August 5, 2025

Alamogordo MainStreet New York Avenue on the Move, July 29, 2025
About 300 attend live broadcast in Tucumcari, July 29, 2025
‘Bands of Enchantment’ free downtown music festival set for this fall, July 23, 2025
MainStreet Roswell Farmers’ Market returns, July 13, 2025
Alamogordo MainStreet Makeover Progress, New Businesses Coming and More, July 12, 2025
Same organization & mission, different name (Belen), July 10, 2025
Vacant buildings ordinance takes effect in Downtown Albuquerque, July 1, 2025

Scenes From ScienceFest 2025 Discovery Day After Dark, June 29, 2025
Cavern Theater reopens, June 27, 2025
Downtown Farmington achieves top national accreditation, June 25, 2025
Traffic Impact Alert For ScienceFest Events June 20-21, June 20, 2025
Main Street America Designates Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District A 2025 Accredited Program, June 17, 2025
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Designated As A 2025 Accredited Program By Main Street America, June 17, 2025
Seven NM districts awarded Resilient Community Funds, June 16, 2025
Cavern theater set to reopen in Carlsbad, boost downtown, June 13, 2025
Roswell Cultural Plaza project celebrated with short ceremony, June 5, 2025
‘Spokes on 66’ Rolls Through Route 66 with Classic Cars and Big Energy, June 4, 2025
Clovis MainStreet seeks young entrepreneurs, June 3, 2025
Draggin’ Main kicking off Sunday in Clovis, June 3, 2025

City tables ‘entertainment district’ resolution after public outcry, May 27, 2025
Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025 Event Line-Up, May 26, 2025
Tiny Art Project To Bring Artwork To City, May 20, 2025
Food Truck Friday set for Clovis, May 20, 2025
Los Alamos MainStreet Staff, Councilor Attend Conference, May 18, 2025
New street mural on display in downtown Albuquerque, May 15, 2025
Preservation and revitalization work in Raton’s historic downtown gains national recognition, May 15, 2025
Los Alamos MainStreet Unveils Exciting 2025 Concert Lineup For Tuesdays @The Square, May 6, 2025
New study ask for feedback to improve 8th Street & Robinson Park in Albuquerque, May 1, 2025
Rail Trail construction to ramp up in downtown Albuquerque, May 1, 2025
Los Alamos Community Encouraged To Rally In Support Of DP Road Businesses, May 1, 2025

MainStreet’s Annual Hop n’ Shop (Grants), April 23, 2025
Bill aims to bring more community events to downtown Albuquerque, April 21, 2025
County commissioners choose builder for Cultural Plaza project (Roswell), April 18, 2025
WOW! Raton Mainstreet Wins National Award, April 15, 2025
Council OKs Completing Plan For Eastern Downtown MRA (Los Alamos), April 10, 2025
Alamogordo MainStreets President, Claudia Loya Receives National Recognition in Philadelphia, April 10, 2025
Raton MainStreet honored with national award, April 10, 2025
Coming soon to an independent theater near you: Beer and wine, April 9, 2025
Shakeup at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, Executive Director Resigns Amid Turmoil, April 1, 2025

Barelas Community Kitchen opens, offers hub for food entrepreneurs, March 28, 2025
Carlsbad MainStreet will be paid $250K to lead Cavern Theater, March 27, 2025
Aztec City Commission discusses MainStreet Project and Williams Arroyo Bank repair, March 26, 2025
Artesia Downtown Street Dance just around the corner, March 22, 2025
Santa Fe studies potential for MainStreet program to boost less-served areas, March 21, 2025
Artesia’s Main Event Car Show and Cruise promises a variety of entertainment, March 20, 2025

Jennifer Armstrong Joins Los Alamos MainStreet Team As Communications Manager, Feb. 28, 2025
Theater renovation discussed by Artesia City Council, Feb. 23, 2025
New Mexico Economic Development and Main Street support Aztec and Edgewood with revitalization grants, Feb. 21, 2025
UNM, Mayor’s office sign memorandum aimed at bringing university presence to Downtown ABQ, Feb. 19, 2025
Mainstreet de Las Vegas wants to be a resource for local businesses, Feb. 19, 2025
Alamogordo’s MainStreet Makeover Progresses to Median, Street and Sidewalk Work, Feb. 10, 2025
New mural completed in downtown Albuquerque, Feb. 10, 2025
Town of Red River Awarded Over $2 Mil. for Brandenburg Park Improvements, Feb. 1, 2025

Lauren McDaniel Shares Highlights On LACDC, Los Alamos Chamber, MainStreet And Creative District, Jan. 16, 2025
Revving Up Excitement For the Second Annual Spokes on 66 Event in Grants, Jan. 15, 2025
MainStreet de Las Vegas seeks to install new features along Historic Main Street Corridor, Jan. 15, 2025
Public Weighs In On Proposed East Downtown MRA, Jan. 2, 2025
Capital Outlay That Counts, Jan. 2, 2025
Enchanted Winter Holidays In Northern New Mexico, Jan. 2, 2024

2024

Las Cruces Chile Drop celebrates New Year’s Eve with food, rides, and live music, Dec. 31, 2024
Feedback Period For The East Downtown Los Alamos MRA Initiative Extended To Jan. 7, Dec. 24, 2024
Community Feedback Period For East Downtown Los Alamos MRA Initiative Extended To Tuesday Jan. 7, 2025, Dec. 24, 2024
Chile Drop spices up new year’s eve, Dec. 23, 2024
Raton MainStreet Selected Semi-Finalist for 2025 Great American MainStreet Award, Dec. 15, 2024
MainStreet de Las Vegas Seeks New Artist for Citywide Mural Project, Dec. 13, 2024
Artesia gets into Christmas spirit, Dec. 12, 2024
Tucumcari MainStreet receives $1.7 million for Main project, Dec. 11, 2024
Thirteen Organizations Will Receive New Mexico Music Commission Grants To Promote, Preserve Musical Traditions Throughout State, Dec. 10, 2024
MainStreet districts receive over $6M, Dec. 9, 2024
Christmas on Mainstreet, Dec. 9, 2024
County Invites Community To Dec. 16 Forum On East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area, Dec. 5, 2024
Merchants report good holiday sales so far, Dec. 3, 2024
MainStreet Roswell invites the public downtown to see Santa Claus, Dec. 1, 2024
Picturing the Day – Small Business Saturday also provides family fun, Dec. 1, 2024

Alamogordo’s MainStreet Stores at New York Avenue Celebrates Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024
Grants MainStreet Project Secures $40,000 Forestry Grant for Tree Risk Assessment, November 27, 2024
The Art of Revitalization (Grants), November 27, 2024
Small Business Saturday tax holiday is Nov. 30, Nov. 27, 2024
Small Business Saturday tax holiday is this weekend, Nov. 27, 2024
Small Business Saturday tax holiday is this weekend, November 26, 2024
Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Downtown Silver City, November 26, 2024
MainStreet Roswell prepares for the holidays, November 22, 2024
Boo-Palooza fills Farmington’s Main Street for Halloween, November 4, 2024
Los Alamos WinterFest Is Dec. 6-8, November 4, 2024

Creating & Cultivating Belen’s Arts & Cultural District, October 31, 2024
Halloween comes early to downtown Artesia, October 26, 2024
Hillstompers Trick Or Treat On MainStreet, October 26, 2024
Los Alamos Holiday Lights Parade and WinterFest Weekend, October 25, 2024
Los Alamos Chamber And MainStreet Programs To Offer New e-Gift Card, October 24, 2024
Five Things to Do This Weekend, October 24, 2024
Farmington Main Street business input forum Oct. 18, October 17, 2024
Los Alamos Holiday Lights Parade Is On!, October 11, 2024
MainStreet de Las Vegas welcomes new executive director, October 11, 2024
Artesia Council Approves Pavement Mural, October 11, 2024
Mimbres Valley Harvest Fest to celebrate community, October 9, 2024
Barelas Is for the Gente, October 9, 2024
Scenes From Los Alamos Central Park Square Mural Ribbon Cutting, October 6, 2024

Belen Community Art Exhibit: Pocket Park, September 26, 2024
Albuquerque’s Old Town to receive upgrades to assist tourists in navigating the area, September 25, 2024
The Chile Cheese Festival is one day only, September 22, 2024
Artesia’s Red Dirt Black Gold event returns, September 15, 2024
SOMOS’ ongoing façade improvement project, September 9, 2024
Uncover Farmington’s Arts Scene, September 4, 2024

Welcome Grants Mainstreet Project’s New Director, August 28, 2024
A façade improvement is coming to SOMOS Taos, August 22, 2024
From Small Town to Downtown: Ex Novo Takes a Crack at Revitalization, August 21, 2024
A façade improvement is coming to SOMOS Taos, August 20, 2024
MainStreet Roswell will receive an allocation from the city for activities, August 20, 2024
Summer and Fall Arts Events in Las Vegas, August 19, 2024
Elmo Baca Named Executive Director of Community Foundation, August 1, 2024

Main Street de Las Vegas propels a vibrant Northern New Mexico community, July 30, 2024
Silver City Community Film Festival submission deadline Sept. 1, July 27, 2024
$1.8M in federal dollars flow to Lordsburg for economic development, July 24, 2024
Downtown Farmington designated accredited ‘Main Street’ program, July 23, 2024
La Familia Growers Market temporarily moves to Westside Community Center, July 12, 2024
Join Los Alamos National Laboratory experts and New Mexico entrepreneurs at Technology Showcase Days, part of ScienceFest 2024, July 10, 2024
120 South First Designated Dangerous Building at Raton Commission Meeting, July 9, 2024
Make Your Plans For Los Alamos ScienceFest 2024 With The Complete Schedule To Guide You, July 9, 2024
New Mexico Tourism Department Welcomes Nine First-Time Participants To Cooperative Marketing Grant Program For FY25 Including Los Alamos, July 6, 2024
Roswell businesses say they are seeing pre-pandemic crowd during UFO Festival, July 6, 2024
East Downtown Los Alamos MRA Survey Open Until July 11, July 3, 2024
New Mexico Tourism Department Welcomes Nine First-Time Participants To Cooperative Marketing Grant Program For FY25 Including Los Alamos, July 6, 2024

MainStreet de Las Vegas Executive Director Michael Peranteau announces his retirement, June 20, 2024
Taos presents draft plan that could revamp downtown, June 20, 2024
Why Did America Abandon Route 66?, June 14, 2024
Creation Of Pop-Up Mural And Community Space Underway In Alley Next To L.A. Cantina In Central Park Square, June 13, 2024
Draggin’ Main festival cruises into weekend (Clovis), June 11, 2024
ABQ Artwalk debuts downtown mural walking tour, June 7, 2024
Organizers share plans for this year’s UFO Festival in Roswell, June 7, 2024
County To Host Town Hall For East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area June 27 In Fuller Lodge, June 6, 2024
2024 ‘Tuesdays @ The Square’ Kicks Off June 11 (Los Alamos), June 3, 2024

ScienceFest Will Blow Your Mind, May 21, 2024
New sculptures adorn Farmington’s Main Street, May 20, 2024
Raton City Commission Hear Reports Approve Agreements, May 14, 2024
Corrales MainStreet among 32 New Mexico organizations designated by Main Street America, May 7, 2024
Old Town Albuquerque joins New Mexico MainStreet Network, May 6, 2024
Farmington will install new sculptures downtown, May 5, 2024

Folks celebrate South Valley Pride Day, April 28, 2024
Road improvement projects remain a point of emphasis in Las Vegas, April 24, 2024
Get Ready … ScienceFest 2024 Runs July 12-16, April 24, 2024
¡Viva Corrales! has a handful of events coming up, April 23, 2024
Carlsbad MainStreet projects see increased private donations in 2023, April 10, 2024
‘Round the Roundhouse – Daniel Gutierrez: Spotlight on NM Leadership (PDF), April 8, 2024

BernCo accepts $410K in state funding to improve Dolores Huerta Gateway Park, March 20, 2024
Alison Watkins Joins LA MainStreet & Creative District, March 7, 2024
Downtown Silver City seeks project to attract state’s millions, March 5, 2024
Leadership Los Alamos Holds Session On Culture, March 2, 2024

Rediscover the Magic of Route 66, February 21, 2024
Carlsbad’s ‘Pearl Of The Pecos’ Arts & Cultural District Joins Los Alamos And 8 Other Communites Earning State Authorization Status By New Mexico Arts Commission, February 16, 2024
Revitalize San Pedro Partnership Accepted into New Mexico MainStreet Accelerator Program, February 1, 2024

First phase of safety improvements for Dolores Huerta Gateway Park to begin February, January 27, 2024
Interns thriving in Belen Creative Art Industries program, January 25, 2024
Art Alley Colors Alamogordo, January 11, 2024
Deadline To Apply For Next Los Alamos Business Accelerator Program Extended To Sunday Jan. 7, January 4, 2024

Bernalillo County awarded $410k to improve Dolores Huerta Gateway Park, December 31, 2023
Screen queens, Historic Theaters in NM, December 29, 2023
Belen MainStreet Partnership receives $1.69 million for project, December 28, 2023
Taos MainStreet secures $1 million for plaza work, December 21, 2023
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Impact Of $740.9 Million By Nonprofit Arts And Culture Sector To State Economy In 2022, December 15, 2023
Los Alamos MainStreet Proposes Downtown East Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Designation, December 14, 2023
Los Alamos Business Accelerator Accepting Applications For Cohort 3, December 14, 2023
Farmington receives $50K grant to renovate downtown park, December 12, 2023
New Mexico MainStreet District projects receive $10 million in funding, December 7, 2023
New Mexico grants funds for Clovis Lyceum Theater renovations, other MainStreet District projects, December 7, 2023
RUIDOSO MIDTOWN ASSOCIATION SECURES $265,000 FOR PEDESTRIAN AND PARKING UPGRADES, December 6, 2023

Grants Main Street Accredited Through New Mexico Main Street, November 29, 2023
Successful Ribbon Cutting for MainStreet Side Street Project, November 29, 2023
Local Community Leaders Request Capital Outlay Funding for 2024, November 29, 2023
Inaugural Wellspring Program Results, Artesia, November 29, 2023
New Mexico’s Dedication to Community Development, November 28, 2023
New Mexico departments promote small business shopping for tax holiday, November 27, 2023
Scenes from Carlsbad\’s 2023 Electric Light Parade, November 27, 2023
Clovis officials, MainStreet hope to enhance streets, November 25, 2023
Small Business Saturday on Alamogordo\’s New York Avenue and Ribbon Cutting 1 pm Alleyway Improvement Project, November 25, 2023
Small Business Saturday tax holiday, November 24, 2023
Small Business Saturday Gross Receipts Tax Holiday Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25, 2023, November 22, 2023
Small Business Saturday: Catalyst for community growth, November 21, 2023
Shop small, local this Saturday in Carlsbad. Save on gross receipt taxes., November 21, 2023
Town of Taos looks to expand downtown area, November 20, 2023
MainStreet Carlsbad invites the public to its Whoville Electric Light Parade, November 19, 2023
Sidewalk replacement set to start, Clovis, November 18, 2023
Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Downtown Silver City, November 17, 2023
Belen receives $100,000 grant to promote local art and artists, November 16, 2023
Artesia Main Streets’ new Wellspring program aims to support entrepreneurs, revitalize downtown, November 15, 2023
Grants MainStreet Project Achieves Program Accreditation Through New Mexico MainStreet, November 15, 2023
Alamogordo Proud Mountain View Middle School Art Class Brings MainStreet Mural Project to Life, November 14, 2023
Picturing the Day: Roswell Executive Director Certification, November 14, 2023
Nob Hill Main Street is home to Mission Winery and What’s In Store, November 9, 2023

Carlsbad’s downtown bat wing mural marks Caverns’ 100th anniversary, October 27, 2023

Carlsbad approves $750K for renovations to 106-year-old Riverwalk Recreation Center, September 29, 2023
See you downtown for Red Dirt Black Gold, September 28, 2023
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Downtown Las Cruces, September 21, 2023
Chile Cheese Festival, Roswell, September 17, 2023
Find out what Nob Hill has to offer on ‘Nob Hill Living’ series, September 14, 2023
Alamogordo MainStreet sees success with clean-up day, September 7, 2023
Reviving Chihuahuita: Alamogordo MainStreet Side Street Art Project, September 7, 2023
Albuquerque city council approves funding for San Pedro area revitalization, September 6, 2023
Albuquerque City Council resolution could help revitalize stretch of San Pedro Drive, September 5, 2023

Revitalizing Santa Fe Avenue: MainStreet’s Commitment To Grants, August 9, 2023
State seeks proposals, public input on creative industries, August 3, 2023
Initiative aims to repair Route 66 neon, August 2, 2023

Mainstreet de Las Vegas announces upcoming gala, July 27, 2023
Tucumcari works to repair hail-damaged neon signs, July 27, 2023
Mystery enforcers, heightened tensions: The changing face of Albuquerque\’s Artwalk, July 25, 2023
Downtown Albuquerque Grower’s Market could be expanding, July 21, 2023
Gallery: Corrales community comes together to create garden mural, July 20, 2023
Alamogordo awarded $12,600 grant to develop public space on New York Ave., July 13, 2023

Corrales hopes to become an arts and cultural hub with one-of-a-kind mural, June 26, 2023
State LEADS Program Funds Sustainable Economic Growth Projects Including Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corp., June 23, 2023
Las Vegas Memory Wall re-installed, June 22, 2023
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Get Ready For Summer Fun!, June 15, 2023
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Receives 2023 MainStreet America Accreditation, June 11, 2023
Carlsbad MainStreet presents CavernFest, June 4, 2023

State grants $350K for new projector system at Cavern Theater in downtown Carlsbad, April 14, 2023

Data shows Las Vegas’ Main Street District continues to grow, March 2, 2023
MainStreet talks about plans at stakeholder meeting, Roswell, March 2, 2023
Tucumcari MainStreet selected for support program, March 1, 2023

‘Downtown was terrible’: A look back at Las Cruces’ transformation from ghost town to vibrant center, February 25, 2023
How urban renewal ‘completely altered the dynamic’ of Main Street Las Cruces, February 25, 2023
Old buildings to be renovated for artists downtown, ABQ, February 24, 2023
Eddy County contributions to Carlsbad MainStreet promotes investment and growth downtown, February 23, 2023
Los Alamos Business Accelerator Helps Startups Get Going, February 23, 2023
MainStreet report highlights great impacts to community, Carlsbad, February 22, 2023
LACDC Has New Faces And Fresh Ideas, Los Alamos, February 9, 2023
Businesses receive Wells Fargo grants via Belen MainStreet Partnership, February 2, 2023

This Walkable Stretch Of Shops And Restaurants In Small-Town New Mexico Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination, January 24, 2023
projectY cowork To Host 3rd Annual Atomic City Entrepreneurial Round-Robin Event Connecting Entrepreneurs With Local, Statewide Experts And Resources, January 24, 2023
Carlsbad Arts and Cultural District seek economic development plan for arts projects, January 21, 2023
$45 million headed to local New Mexico parks and communities, January 13, 2023
Carlsbad’s Cavern Theater gets $3.3M to complete restoration, open doors for downtown shows, January 6, 2023

2022

City Council approves PSA with MainStreet Roswell, December 27, 2022
Carlsbad’s Cavern Theater needs $3 million to open, preserve city’s history, December 19, 2022

Deming MainStreet brings art to where the rubber meets the road, November 26, 2022
ABQ retailers look forward to Small Business Saturday, November 19, 2022
Get Ready For Small Business Saturday Nov. 26!, November 17, 2022
2022 Los Alamos Business Accelerator Program Announces Entrepreneurs Moving To Pop-Up Store This Holiday Season, November 9, 2022
$10 Million Awarded To 14 Capital Outlay Projects In New Mexico MainStreet And Arts & Cultural Districts, November 8, 2022
Business Accelerator Program Entrepreneurs To Move Into Pop-Up Store In Mid-November, November 8, 2022
Millions in funding goes toward Albuquerque neighborhood, November 2, 2022
Grants MainStreet and City of Grants Awarded $123,000 from Great Blocks Grants Opportunity for Santa Fe Avenue Revitalization, November 2, 2022
Governor announces state investment in historic Albuquerque neighborhood, November 1, 2022

Zombies take over downtown Las Cruces, October 30, 2022
Los Alamos Business Accelerator Completes Phase I, October 26, 2022
Busy week ahead for Carlsbad’s fall events, October 25, 2022
Farmington gets state grant for arts and cultural district planning study, October 22, 2022
MainStreet, city get $2.1 million for downtown project – Roswell, October 21, 2022
Historic districts around New Mexico are getting funding, October 20, 2022
Second Cohort Of Los Alamos Business Accelerator Program Underway, October 8, 2022
Success Story: Historic Preservation and Economic Development, October 6, 2022
Fast TV Network moving into Kmart building, Tucumcari, October 5, 2022

Mainstreet de Las Vegas announces $10,000 challenge match contribution, September 29, 2022
Latest mural in downtown Lovington showcases wonder of New Mexico, September 2, 2022

Committee recommends MainStreet agreements, Roswell, August 28, 2022
Los Alamos biz accelerator helps launch retail shops, August 22, 2022

Local Roswell restaurant receives grant for building improvements, July 24, 2022
Deming Salsa Festival adds live entertainment, July 21, 2022
MainStreet Roswell renews $60,000 funding request, July 17, 2022
MainStreet Roswell chooses new director, July 17, 2022

PNM grant money aims to curb community safety in state, June 17, 2022
Walk of Fame, MainStreet’s UFO parade to be part of UFO Festival, June 14, 2022
Lauren McDaniel Briefs Kiwanis On Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation, June 13, 2022
Youth mural project in action, Silver City, June 13, 2022
MainStreet session sparks hope for Princess Theatre, June 1, 2022

Santa Fe Community Foundation Awards $135,000 In Emergency Wildfire Relief Grants, May 27, 2022
Taste of Nob Hill draws crowd after 2-year pandemic hiatus, May 21, 2022
Clovis mayor weighs in on state of city, May 21, 2022
Back to tradition, Taste of Nob Hill 2022 event, May 19, 2022
What’s Going On With Local Vacant Properties?, May 19, 2022
City of Carlsbad accepts $40K State grant to help craft arts and culture economic plan, May 12, 2022
Los Alamos Among 16 New Mexico MainStreet-Affiliated Communities Receiving Resilient Communities Fund Grants, May 2, 2022
Corrales adds new signs, plans to upgrade Village Complex, May 2, 2022

Santa Fe working with state to create south-side business district, April 29, 2022
Taos Tree Board, Main Street bring back National Arbor Day, April 27, 2022
Nolan Ojeda named new director of Alamogordo’s historic district, April 21, 2022
Downtown Las Cruces Partnership asks for participation in community survey, April 19, 2022
Four full-time shops make Silver City a gold mine for book lovers, April 15, 2022
More art on way to Clovis downtown, April 9, 2022

Barelas neighborhood to see $5 million makeover, March 29, 2022
LACDC Board Names Lauren McDaniel As Executive Director, March 29, 2022
Return of CavernFest signals major events in 2022 for City of Carlsbad and MainStreet, March 24, 2022
Las Vegas Railroad District Gets a Facelift, March 21, 2022
New bird and pollinator interpretive stations at visitor center, March 9, 2022

Railroad District renovation to begin next week, Las Vegas, February 24, 2022

MainStreet Roswell contract gets initial approval, January 29, 2022
City seeks to renew MainStreet Roswell agreement, January 22, 2022
Tucumcari MainStreet earns $400,000 grant, January 19, 2022
Corrales MainStreet receives $40,000 in revitalization project money, January 18, 2022
Important funding awarded for Great Blocks project, Las Vegas, January 17, 2022
Silco Theatre renovation project gets state funding, January 17, 2022
New Mexico MainStreet Awards $2.5 Million To 13 Capital Outlay Public Infrastructure Revitalization Projects, January 16, 2022
Los Alamos MainStreet And Chamber Programs Help New Businesses Transition To Community, January 14, 2022

2021

Las Cruces Chile Drop Back to Spice up New Year’s Eve, December 19, 2021
Alamogordo MainStreet business owners report high sales this holiday season, December 10, 2021

Roswell MainStreet downtown holiday events begin Friday, November 30, 2021
Gift card focuses on bolstering Downtown Albuquerque businesses, November 26, 2021
MainStreet Roswell uses Christmas classic to inspire local shopping, November 25, 2021
America’s Main Streets contest quarterfinalists named, November 15, 2021

Los Alamos Trick-Or-Treat On MainStreet Haunts Downtown This Friday From 4-6, Masks Required, October 26, 2021
New Silver City mural celebrates folk art, October 12, 2021
Former MainStreet Director seeks Ward 3 Carlsbad City Council seat, October 8, 2021

Silco’s operation will return to MainStreet, Silver City, September 29, 2021
Volunteers thanked for judging MainStreet’s first pie contest, Roswell, September 29, 2021
Volunteers gather for Green Chile Stew Contest judging, Roswell, September 29, 2021
DOT-funded projects would add to city’s streets budget, Roswell, September 28, 2021
City council approves Mainstreet contract, Las Vegas, September 28, 2021
Las Vegas City council, Mainstreet closes in on compromise, September 23, 2021
Carrizozo celebrates U.S. Highway 54 project\’s beginning, September 23, 2021
Belen MainStreet Partnership chosen for Creative Economy Jumpstart Program, September 9, 2021

Los Alamos seeks to spark small-business growth with accelerator program, August 23, 2021
UNM economist made state ‘a better place’, August 19, 2021
Los Alamos Retail Accelerator Program Applications Now Open, August 17, 2021
Parks board approves grant application for shade structures, Clovis, August 17, 2021
Roswell MainStreet searches for new director, August 11, 2021
The Outdoor Recreation Atlas: Where Recreation and Economic Development Converge in McKinley County, August 10, 2021
New Mexico Mainstreet selects 10 community economic development projects, August 4, 2021

Sunland Park to enhance water tower and city limit signs, July 31, 2021
Transforming Downtown Las Cruces through the Arts, July 30, 2021
Silver City MainStreet Receives Funding for Beautification Projects, July 30, 2021
Pearl of the Pecos arts projects take shape in downtown Carlsbad, July 29, 2021
Deming MainStreet Market gains community support, July 27, 2021
Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts Perform At Pond Friday, Los Alamos, July 26, 2021
Farmers’ Market welcomes gatherers to downtown Carlsbad after COVID-19, July 15, 2021
New galleries, other businesses will be spotlighted during downtown Art Walk – Farmington, July 14, 2021
Entrepreneur buys historic Raton theater, July 11, 2021
Great Blocks on MainStreet project to update New York Avenue, Alamogordo, July 6, 2021

Committee to consider street work priority, Roswell, June 26, 2021
Proposed Market Walk concepts revealed, Roswell, June 24, 2021
Tucumcari MainStreet receives reaccreditation, June 23, 2021
“Built to Last” highlights resiliency of Silver City, June 22, 2021
Discussion explores ‘ongoing evolution’ of Silver City, June 22, 2021
Clovis, Portales MainStreet programs receive reaccreditation, June 22, 2021
MainStreet preparing for 1st annual AlienFest, June 21, 2021
Groups seek public input on downtown project, Roswell, June 19, 2021
Roswell UFO Festival ready for return, June 19, 2021
Deming-Luna County MainStreet receives accreditation from MainStreet America, June 17, 2021
Renovation project spawns parklet, car-themed mural – Silver City, June 16, 2021
MainStreet Roswell keeps its national accreditation, June 16, 2021
Lilly Hiatt Debits Friday In Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series, June 15, 2021
Independence Day events to return to park, Silver City, June 14, 2021
Time to get creative, Roswell, June 13, 2021
Los Alamos MainStreet Receives National Main Street Accreditation, June 10, 2021
ABQ Art Walk attracts thousands downtown, June 4, 2021

Musician, volunteer to head MainStreet Roswell, May 15, 2021
Grants encourage businesses to spiff up, May 11, 2021
Clovis MainStreet gets grant, May 11, 2021
Local farming family plans distillery, restaurant Roswell, May 11, 2021
Letter To The Editor: A Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) In White Rock Could Help Spur Local Development, May 11, 2021
MainStreet groups receive economic recovery grants, May 10, 2021
Small Southwest Mountain Town Booming throughout Pandemic, Silver City, May 4, 2021
Markets return sense of normalcy to downtown, May 3, 2021
Rebuilding Raton, May 2, 2021
Volunteers bring touch of spring to downtown Roswell, May 1, 2021

Belen MainStreet Partnership: A great investment for Belen, April 22, 2021
Looking to tempt your street food palate? MainStreet has the answer in May, April 20, 2021
MainStreet and Pearl of the Pecos team up for Carlsbad Downtown Farmers’ Market, April 13, 2021
New Mexico MainStreet and Outdoor Recreation Division announce collaboration, April 9, 2021

New Mexico MainStreet Accepting Applications For New Community Economic Development Projects, March 28, 2021
Strike up the ‘Bands’ – Tucumcari, March 17, 2021
One-on-One with Daniel Gutierrez Director, New Mexico MainStreet, March 15, 2021
Taos businesses go online, March 8, 2021
Taos Main Street project helping small businesses expand their reach, March 4, 2021

New Mexico MainStreet virtual winter conference aims to boost business confidence, February 26, 2021
City officials discuss plans for UFO Festival, February 4, 2021
Deming MainStreet survey aimed at helping local small businesses, February 4, 2021
Totah Theater receives $135K grant for projection, sound equipment (Farmington), February 1, 2021
City of Farmington granted additional money for Totah Theater renovations, February 1, 2021

Deming MainStreet shares in $1.5M state funding for downtown projects, January 28, 2021
New Mexico Invests In Deming And T or C Projects, January 27, 2021
City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad MainStreet approve two-year agreement, January 14, 2021

2020

Deming MainStreet awards Christmas Hope business winners, December 30, 2020
2020 Blue Bucks ‘Shop Small’ Raffle Winners Donate Proceeds To Help Others … Who Are Helping Others, December 24, 2020
Local artists win holiday window designs, Las Cruces, December 23, 2020
Winners announced for downtown Las Cruces holiday window painting contest, December 23, 2020
Shop and Glow event brings locals back to Nob Hill, December 21, 2020
2020 Blue Bucks ‘Shop Small’ Raffle Winners Announced, Los Alamos, December 21, 2020
New Mexico MainStreet Director Daniel Gutierrez is elected to Main Street America’s Leadership Council, December 16, 2020
Downtown Silver City Strong Award given to Murray Hotel, December 11, 2020
Final cash mobs held at downtown galleries, December 10, 2020
Grants MainStreet Project Inc. launches Light Up Cibola!, December 9, 2020
Downtown stores glam up for holidays, Roswell, December 5, 2020
Alamogordo MainStreet names new executive director, December 2, 2020
Downtown Silver City Strong Award winners announced, December 2, 2020

Spotlight: MainStreet Roswell Pet Mascot Contest, November 23, 2020
Downtown Silver City Cash Mobs go virtual this week, November 17, 2020
Silver City MainStreet Receives Grant for Street Signs and Banners, November 13, 2020
MainStreet part of ‘cash mob’ event, November 1, 2020

Ruidoso Midtown received $10K NMOGA Brighter Future grant, October 30, 2020
LACDC Blue Bucks Program Earns International Economic Development Council Excellence Award, Los Alamos, October 30, 2020
Longest-serving MainStreet director honored, October 29, 2020
MainStreet Roswell honored for resiliency during pandemic, October 28, 2020
Be A Part Of Small Business Saturday 2020 In Los Alamos, October 22, 2020
Duo to turn old Clovis train station into restaurant, October 21, 2020
Albuquerque’s first permanent food truck park set to open Friday, October 19, 2020
Clovis approves contract with MainStreet, October 18, 2020
Nob Hill offers free short-term parking for food pickup, October 9, 2020
Trick-Or-Treat On MainStreet Canceled, But Los Alamos Halloweekend Will Still Haunt The Community Oct. 29-31, October 6, 2020

Official: Tourism rebranding to be finished by year end, September 30, 2020
Rail Yards Market reopens for extended fall season, September 27, 2020
Los Alamos Arts Council Announces Annual Scarecrow Contest On Central Avenue, September 26, 2020
Virtual ‘cash mobs’ growing in more cities across New Mexico to help businesses, September 21, 2020
Three Approaches to Rural Rejuvenation, Taos, September 18, 2020
Metzger’s General Manager David Jolly Selected For Prestigious International Economic Development Council’s 2020 Citizen Leadership Award, September 17, 2020
Albuquerque prioritizing Rail Yards, rail trail and new public plaza construction, September 16, 2020
“Happiness from serving others:” Ashly Key brings years of charity to Carlsbad MainStreet, September 15, 2020
Workshop to cover promoting business in challenging holiday season amid COVID-19, September 15, 2020
A new breed of Chile Cheese Festival starts, September 4, 2020
Silver City Taste of Downtown coupon book on sale this weekend, September 1, 2020
Volunteers bag trash, pull weeds and clean Silver City streets, September 1, 2020

Far out, Roswell, August 31, 2020
The show must go on: Three historic theaters being restored in Clovis, August 17, 2020
Virtual ‘Cash Mobs’ helping Las Vegas businesses survive the pandemic, August 11, 2020
Benefits Of Designating White Rock A Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Zone Topic Of Discussion For Los Alamos MainStreet And Los Alamos County Council Aug. 18, August 10, 2020
Town of Silver City Receives Clean and Beautiful Grant for Three Projects, August 6, 2020

Business Alive to develop Taos e-commerce, July 27, 2020
Self-guided Tucumcari Talking Tour debuts, July 22, 2020
Farmington’s Main Street weathers ‘perfect storm’ of construction, coronavirus, July 14, 2020
Lovington MainStreet Local Innovators Institute Thrives, July 12, 2020
‘Chalk the Block’ event spreads cheer along Nob Hill, July 11, 2020
Downtown Growers’ Market returns, July 11, 2020
Alamogordo MainStreet director resigning, continues work with NM MainStreet, July 9, 2020
Chalk it up to a desire to help revitalize blighted areas, July 8, 2020
BRIGHTER FUTURE FUND AWARDS $50,000 TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, FIGHT HUNGER, July 8, 2020
Like the good ol’ days, Las Vegas, July 4, 2020
Tucumcari MainStreet receives accreditation, July 1, 2020

Deming Luna County MainStreet achieves national accreditation, June 30, 2020
Roswell’s UFO Festival to go on virtually, June 29, 2020
Main Street America: Silver City MainStreet receives national accreditation, June 25, 2020
Tucumcari Group negotiating to acquire museum, June 24, 2020
Los Alamos MainStreet Receives 2020 National Main Street Accreditation, June 22, 2020
New Street Light Banner Signs Installed In Downtown Silver City, June 14, 2020
Belen MainStreet Partnership awarded grant for PPE, June 11, 2020
Slow weekend during experimental Bullard closure, Silver City, June 8, 2020
On Tribal Lands, a Time to Make Art for Solace and Survival – The New York Times, June 5, 2020
Budget concerns tint Finance Committee decisions, Roswell, June 4, 2020
Odeon owners optimistic, Tucumcari, June 3, 2020

Downtown ABQ Artwalk launches curbside edition, May 27, 2020
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation Purchases PPE To Distribute To Local Small Business Community, May 26, 2020
Tucumcari MainStreet receives seed grant, May 20, 2020
Drive-thru Rail Yards market keeping vendors connected to customers, May 14, 2020
Coronavirus postpones Carlsbad\’s CavernFest to 2021, May 13, 2020
A Red Corner of a Blue State Fights to Reopen, Farmington, May 12, 2020
New normal for restaurants and theaters? Think outside, May 11, 2020
Roswell’s UFO Festival canceled due to coronavirus, May 11, 2020
Gallup MainStreet begins initiative to help local businesses, May 8, 2020
Silver City MainStreet Is Co-winner of Historical Society of New Mexico’s L. Bradford Prince Award, May 6, 2020

Alamogordo MainStreet helps small businesses during COVID-19, April 29, 2020
Los Alamos Farmers Market Kicks Off 50th Season May 7, April 29, 2020
Raton ‘Cash Mob’ raises money for local businesses in need, April 27, 2020
Zuni Pueblo community donates food and supplies as concerns rise over possible surge in COVID-19 cases, April 27, 2020
Silver City MainStreet one of 12 programs nationally to receive funding for facades, April 21, 2020
Los Alamos MainStreet Seeks Input On ‘Los-Alamos-in-a-Box’ Concept, April 14, 2020
Roswell Council approves changing economic districts’ boundaries, April 10, 2020
Deming MainStreet Program in line for MainStreet America grant, April 2, 2020
Resident hopes for successful tour, Tucumcari, April 1, 2020

City wants new boundaries for economic districts, Roswell, March 31, 2020
Christie Ann Harvey announces run for Luna County Commissioner District 3, March 31, 2020
MainStreet director enthusiastic for future, Portales, March 25, 2020
Alamogordo restaurants weather New Mexico coronavirus public health restrictions, March 20, 2020
“Everything’s on the table” as small businesses respond to governor’s coronavirus orders, Farmington, March 19, 2020
Jeremy Smith Joins Los Alamos MainStreet As New Creative District Curator, March 16, 2020
San Juan County Commission buys downtown theater, launches Totah Studios (Farmington), March 13, 2020
Shop owners disappointed over decision to move UFO Festival, Roswell, March 11, 2020
Palace Hotel in new hands after 30 years, Silver City, March 11, 2020
Corrales plans walkway past shops, March 10, 2020
Market Walk ready for next step, Roswell, March 6, 2020
Roswell seeking funding for outdoor market, March 4, 2020
City approves public art plan, which will create new landmarks and mentor local artists, Las Cruces, March 2, 2020

Silver City Main Street Plaza Opens, February 27, 2020
Silco Hires New Manager, Silver City, February 25, 2020
When food trucks take root, ABQ, February 24, 2020
DAAC announces new executive director, Las Cruces, February 21, 2020
10th Anniversary for MainStreet Truth or Consequences Inc., February 20, 2020
Crafting of state budget could go down to the wire, February 17, 2020
End Of An Era: CB FOX Closing Doors After 40 Years, Los Alamos, February 13, 2020
State tax credit touted as ‘innovative’ heads to Senate, Roswell, February 11, 2020
Truth or Consequences Brewing Co. opens Las Cruces taproom, February 10, 2020

Council receives construction project updates from NMDOT, Artesia, January 31, 2020
Colorful art wraps installed Downtown, Las Cruces, January 24, 2020
Taos MainStreet welcomes new director, January 23, 2020
Brew anew: Carlsbad brewery gets second life in downtown revitalization, January 19, 2020
Complaints from business owners surface as Complete Streets work progresses, Farmington, January 19, 2020
Mini-murals bring art to downtown traffic control boxes, Las Cruces, January 15, 2020
City Arts and Cultural District wins international award, Las Cruces, January 13, 2020
Grant to help improve Becker Avenue, Belen, January 9, 2020
Local arts organizations set plans for new year, Taos, January 9, 2020
MainStreet Roswell to present at national conference, January 8, 2020
Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District wins international creative tourism award, January 2, 2020
A grand return — Iconic Route 66 landmark is back in business, January 2, 2020

2019

Growing an arts district in downtown Farmington, December 27, 2019
Could Farmington be the next Hollywood?, December 24, 2019
Street closures planned in advance of Complete Streets construction in January, Farmington, December 22, 2019
Winners Announced for the 2020 Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards, December 20, 2019
NM Lawmakers Support Fire Suppression Tax Credit, December 19, 2019
Brewer to seek liquor license, Clovis, December 18, 2019
MainStreet welcomes new businesses to downtown, Carlsbad, December 18, 2019
Five things to do this weekend before Christmas in Las Cruces, December 17, 2019
NM Gas Co. doing pretty well in economic development, December 16, 2019
Home for the Holidays: Alamogordo lights tree, holds light parade, December 16, 2019
Business Finance Fair In Albuquerque Jan. 16, December 16, 2019
Farmington contracts with Albuquerque-based firm for Complete Streets project, December 13, 2019
Opportunity Zones are new tool in NM EDD’s tool chest, December 13, 2019
Deming MainStreet draws scores of people to Christmas holiday event, December 12, 2019
MainStreet lights the way in Taos, December 12, 2019
T-shirt sales to benefit South Valley families, businesses, December 11, 2019
New Mexico Economic Development Department Outdoor Recreation Division Launches Website, December 11, 2019
Mini-murals coming to downtown Las Cruces utility boxes, December 9, 2019
2019 Christmas Light Parade, Deming, NM, December 9, 2019
Local Shoppers Win Big During Los Alamos And White Rock Small Business Saturday, December 9, 2019
2019 Los Alamos MainStreet Holiday Lights Parade Winners, December 8, 2019
Elephant Butte and TorC get ready to treat visitors to a special brand of Christmas magic, December 8, 2019
Scene Of 2019 Tree Lighting At Ashley Pond Park, Los Alamos, December 7, 2019
6 Reasons to Visit Silver City Arts & Cultural District, December 7, 2019
Dazzling display: Nob Hill hosts Twinkle Light Parade, December 6, 2019
‘It gets the community together.’ Christmas parade lights up downtown Farmington, December 6, 2019
Deming MainStreet Program prepares for Christmas holiday extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 7, December 5, 2019
Los Alamos MainStreet Holiday Lights Parade 6 P.M. Saturday; Schedule Of WinterFest Activities For Dec. 6-8, December 5, 2019
Nob Hill businesses host 22 teen artisans at Shop and Stroll, December 4, 2019
Merry-making, Tucumcari, December 4, 2019
Lighted parade sees more individual participation, Silver City, December 2, 2019

Gallup MainStreet Closes Large Funding Gap For Important Downtown Revitalization Project, November 30, 2019
Small Business Saturday celebrates local business owners, Farmington, November 30, 2019
Small Santa Fe businesses think big on tax holiday, November 29, 2019
Winter in Alamogordo 2019: your guide to the season, November 28, 2019
Tucumcari MainStreet awarded $600,000, November 27, 2019
$400K grant awarded for Railroad Ave. project, Las Vegas, November 27, 2019
Small, rural communities get help from New Mexico MainStreet, November 27, 2019
Roswell MainStreet awarded funds for ‘Market Walk Project’, November 27, 2019
Main Street Plaza in Silver City receives $200,000 in state funding, November 26, 2019
New Mexico MainStreet awards Alamogordo MainStreet $100,000, November 26, 2019
Small Business Saturday set to support local businesses, Las Cruces, November 26, 2019
Deming Chamber of Commerce and MainStreet plan downtown event for Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2019
NM awards $4M to spruce up Main streets, November 26, 2019
New Mexico investing millions in MainStreet programs across the state, November 25, 2019
Brother/sister pop-up on Small Business Saturday, November 24, 2019
Weekly Alibi’s 2019 Winter Guide, November 24, 2019
Silver City Main Street Plaza moves forward with state funding, November 21, 2019
One More Reason To Shop Local On Small Business Saturday: Tax-Free Holiday!, November 18, 2019
City, MainStreet Roswell make announcements, November 17, 2019
Holiday Shopping Events in Sierra County, November 14, 2019
Roswell earns NM Hospitality Association’s Top HAT award, November 14, 2019
Holiday Shopping Events in Sierra County, November 14, 2019
Small Business Saturday: Shop Small Alamogordo, November 13, 2019
Formerly dry New Mexico counties lift booze ban, November 9, 2019
Ribbon Cutting for the Kelly Street Project in Silver City, November 8, 2019

Mural project funded by Merrion family foundation grant take shape in downtown Farmington, October 28, 2019
Scenes From Los Alamos Arts Council Mass Pumpkin Carving, October 27, 2019
A Stroll Through Friday’s Trick Or Treat MainStreet, Los Alamos, October 26, 2019
Local artists put finishing brushstrokes on mural, Roswell, October 25, 2019
Town council tackles development, traffic laws and timber management, Taos, October 24, 2019
Las Cruces Zombie Walk, Great Candy Pumpkin Drop and other Halloween events this weekend, October 23, 2019
New plaza comes to Albuquerque Rail Yards, October 22, 2019
Community comes out to see Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam engine in Deming, NM, October 22, 2019
Meetings this week: New fees for traffic violations, MainStreet boundaries set, veterans memorial discussed, October 21, 2019
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes a whistle stop in Deming, New Mexico, October 20, 2019
Sierra County and Truth or Consequences Happenings, October 18, 2019
Union Pacific’s historic steam locomotive set to make historic whistle stop in Deming, NM, October 14, 2019
A Community Rises in a Historic Albuquerque Neighborhood, October 10, 2019
Picacho Peak Brewery expands with taproom in Alamogordo, October 9, 2019

LACDC Hosts New Mexico MainStreet Tuesday, Los Alamos, September 25, 2019
Neon restoration effort includes documentary screening, Tucumcari, September 25, 2019
It’s festival time, Roswell, September 23, 2019
Weekend of events ushers in autumn, Silver City, September 23, 2019
Taos Main Street receives official designation, September 12, 2019
New Silco operators to expand offerings, Silver City, September 9, 2019
Rhona Baca Espinoza: Chamber and MainStreet director, wife, mother, grandmother and WooHoo girl (Belen), September 5, 2019
Barelas neighborhood working to revitalize historic Mainstreet, September 4, 2019
Tucumcari MainStreet makes Christmas tourism effort, September 4, 2019
Los Alamos Main Street And Metzger’s Hardware Are Featured In Independent We Stand Publication, September 2, 2019

Monuments to Main Street kicks off with Klein Park fiesta, Las Cruces, August 31, 2019
Destination Development Roadmap tour stops in Artesia, August 30, 2019
Artist chosen for downtown mural project, Roswell, August 28, 2019
Officials approve variance on Main, Clovis, August 25, 2019
Monuments to Main Street offers activities through September, Las Cruces, August 24, 2019
Cimarron To Complete Scenic Byway Project, August 23, 2019
Economic Development Secretary spotlights project to build NE New Mexico economy, August 23, 2019
Step into a “secret city” where the atomic bomb was created in Los Alamos, N.M., August 22, 2019
Capital Power provides entertainment during 40th annual Great American Duck Race weekend – Deming Luna County MainStreet, August 19, 2019
Los Alamos MainStreet Keeps the Community Creative, August 14, 2019
Celebrating MainStreet and community champions – MainStreet de Las Vegas, August 13, 2019
Scenes From 2019 County Fair & Rodeo Parade, Los Alamos, August 11, 2019
Downtown sign getting work done, Tucumcari, August 7, 2019
Are you ready for a Night Out with family and friends at Luna County Courthouse Park?, August 5, 2019
At 80, Judy Chicago isn’t done with the mysteries of life and death, August 1, 2019

UFO-themed mural planned with grant funds, July 31, 2019
New operators set to take over Silco Theatre, July 30, 2019
Roswell UFO Festival see spike in attendance, July 29, 2019
Gutierrez named to head New Mexico MainStreet, July 24, 2019
Deming MainStreet is peppering the pot for annual Salsa Festival Saturday in Deming, NM, July 24, 2019
Grant awarded for outdoor events space behind downtown businesses in Farmington, July 20, 2019
Belen Arts & Culture District kickoff, July 18, 2019
Los Alamos MainStreet Thanks Community And Visitors For Successful ScienceFest 2019!, July 18, 2019
Route 66 Summerfest to kick off in Nob Hill, July 17, 2019
Judy Chicago: “I choose hope”. The grand opening of Through the Flower happens Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, and includes tours, a film screening, fireworks and the dedication of a Judy Chicago wine., July 15, 2019
See Photos From the 23rd Annual UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico, July 11, 2019
2019 Salsa Fest and Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Fest ready to heat up downtown, July 10, 2019
Film center could be “game changer” for Rail Yards, July 9, 2019
Main Street Vintage Mercado offers coffee, paletas, antiques, July 7, 2019
Renaissance man has a vision for Albuquerque’s Rail Yards, July 1, 2019

Alamogordo commission approves liquor license, June 27, 2019
Historic ‘photo mural’ project being assembled in downtown Farmington, June 26, 2019
Artists; Contributors Named For 2019 Governor’s Awards For Excellence And Lifetime Achievement, June 24, 2019
Tucumcari’s New MainStreet director familiar face, June 19, 2019
Deming MainStreet’s upcoming projects and events, June 12, 2019

Los Alamos MainStreet And Creative District Partner With Local Eateries To Host NM Restaurant Week 2019, March 8, 2019

Las Cruces Designated an Arts and Cultural District in New Mexico, February 4, 2019
Alamogordo MainStreet presents first draft of downtown area redevelopment plan to public, February 1, 2019

2018

New Mexico Economic Development Department awards Deming MainStreet $35K, December 28, 2018
Murals and music part of midtown association\’s promotion of Ruidoso, December 18, 2018
Taos MainStreet announces first project, December 6, 2018

Silver City MainStreet Hosting State Meeting, October 12, 2018

Harvey presented New Mexico MainStreet Gold Whip Award, August 17, 2018
Alamogordo MainStreet to turn New York Avenue into 1950s party, August 16, 2018

Downtown Las Cruces Partnership receives national accreditation for revitalization work, February 27, 2018

2017

Grant Money Sought for Burned Buildings, June 22, 2017
Midtown MainStreet in Motion, June 8, 2017

Community Culture and History Come Together and Zuni Pueblo Festival, April 22, 2017
UNM Architecture Studio creating designs for Zuni MainStreet, April 21, 2017

Alamogordo MainStreet seeks Metropolitan Redevelopment Plan, March 10, 2017
Group on the Long Road to Grow City’s Creative Sector, March 8, 2017

Alamogordo MainStreet earns National Accreditation, February 21, 2017
Lawmaker has a plan to revitalize downtowns, February 9, 2017

Economic Incentives Help Tucumcari Thrive, January 27, 2017
Santa Clara continues to push its way forward, January 9, 2017

2016

Clovis MainStreet restoring and beautifying downtown, December 30, 2016
Flickinger Mural Unveiled, December 5, 2016

How a rural town recovered after mining’s death, November 15, 2016

‘Colors of Our Past’ mural completed, October 20, 2016
Ruidoso picked to join MainStreet Program, October 19, 2016
Raton MainStreet receives Great Blocks Grant, October 19, 2016

Mural Brings Downtown Alamogordo to Life, September 16, 2016

New Mexico MainStreet announces grants awarded to improve gathering spaces in historic districts, August 13, 2016
County moves ahead on South Valley revitalization plan, August 11, 2016
Los Alamos gets boost for downtown revitalization, August 2, 2016
16 New Mexico towns, cities eye more Main Street funds, August 1, 2016

NMEDD Secretary Barela makes first visit to renovated Silco Theater, July 26, 2016

New program to showcase New Mexico architectural history, June 21, 2016

Carrizozo master plan discussed, March 15, 2016
Retail: Walkable urban primer with southwest inspiration, March 8, 2016
Portales MainStreet turns focus to resources, March 3, 2016
Economic secretary says state must diversify economy, March 1, 2016

New Director Joins Silver City Arts & Cultural District, February 12, 2016
PNM Awards $135,000 to Nine Organizations for MainStreet Projects, February 10, 2016

Town Square Meeting Considers Property Uses, January 27, 2016
Mora Awarded State MainStreet Funds, January 13, 2016
Los Alamos Among Recipients Of Revitalization Projects Funding In MainStreet Communities, January 13, 2016
South Valley MainStreet’s new status could help businesses grow, January 12, 2016
Silver City MainStreet selects Silco Theater operator, January 7, 2016

2015

Aztec approves business incubator location, December 16, 2015
County approves economic development ordinance, December 3, 2015

County to host public hearing on economic plan, November 30, 2015
County approves economic development project, November 14, 2015

Deming MainStreet graduates, October 31, 2015

Ordinance to help arts, cultural business, September 29, 2015
Grants Mayor Pushes for Route 66 Fiesta, September 25, 2015
State looks to art, culture for growth, September 12, 2015
Historic districts in 7 NM towns to get boost from new state program, September 2, 2015

Grants MainStreet and President Vasquez Earn State Awards, August 25, 2015
Los Alamos MainStreet Awarded Spirit Of Preservation, August 21, 2015
Questa tackles post-mining plans, August 9, 2015
Silver City plans improvement district downtown, August 7, 2015
Carrizozo looks to past to build for the future, August 7, 2015

Seven New Mexico communities earn MainStreet accreditation, April 13, 2015

2014

The National Main Street Center has reaccredited the New Mexico Economic Development Department and licensed it to operate the New Mexico MainStreet Program for another two years., September 8, 2014

State signals more success with MainStreet program, May 21, 2014

Santa Fe New Mexican: Benefits of MainStreet program, February 14, 2014
Albuquerque Business First Morning Edition: Report outlines MainStreet programâ€™s success, February 7, 2014
KRWG TV/FM: Report: New Mexico Main Street Program Works, February 5, 2014
“We Left These People Behind” A video from Gallup Arts, February 4, 2014

2013

Albuquerque Business First: PNM gives $122,000 to MainStreet groups, December 20, 2013
Las Cruces Sun-News: New Mexico MainStreet projects to share $122K in grants, December 19, 2013
Headlight Deming News: Governor, PNM invest in Deming MainStreet, December 19, 2013
KOB 4: Traditional NM town centers getting face lifts, December 19, 2013
ABQ Journal: PNM Donates $122,000 in grants to MainStreet groups, December 18, 2013
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE): The main streets of seven New Mexico cities will soon benefit from a series of facelifts thanks to more than $120,000 in grants from PNM., December 18, 2013
Albuquerque Business Journal: MainStreet Study Confirms Job Creation in NM, December 12, 2013
KRWG TV/FM: New Mexico Releases Study, Says MainStreet Program Working, December 12, 2013
Albuquerque Business First – New Mexico Above National Average for MainStreet Program Growth, December 12, 2013
New Mexico In Focus, Episode 724: NMiF Producer Megan Kamerick talks about a new impact study on the MainStreet New Mexico program with director Rich Williams, as well as Patrice Frey, president and CEO of the National Main Street Center, and Donova, December 12, 2013
New Mexico In Focus, Episode 724 (Web Extra): Why is it still important to have vital downtowns?, December 12, 2013

2012

New director joins Silver City Arts and Cultural District, February 12, 2012

2011

Las Vegas Optic: MainStreet Las Vegas Farm to Table Program, February 8, 2011

Artesia News: Plans for Renovating Downtown Artesia Park, January 14, 2011

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