Partners & Supporters

The success of New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) and its related community economic development programs relies on partnerships and unique collaborations with the Historic Preservation Division and New Mexico Arts Division of the Department of Cultural Affairs and the New Mexico Tourism Department to leverage resources, skills, contacts, and services to bring a comprehensive program to our Revitalization Partners and local organizations.

NMMS can help organizations access other funding opportunities through program partners including support for seed and matching grants to local organizations. Critical partnerships help NMMS match our professional services to Federal, State, Foundation, and other resources for downtown development to ensure project success.

Program Partners:

New Mexico Gas Company
An Emera Company As a company that has grown up with our communities and a shared heritage, they deliver the energy that powers our communities. They contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of the places they work and are investing in initiatives and causes that are important to local team members. New Mexico Gas Company has provided funding for Frontier Community Projects, and Historic Theater Projects. Support from New Mexico Gas Company has supported economic development projects in the rural communities of Mora, Mountainair, Raton, and the Village of Santa Clara.

New Mexico Finance Authority
The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) provides low cost or low interest financing for infrastructure and capital projects for New Mexico government agencies. New Mexico MainStreet works in partnership with the NMFA to fund economic development revitalization plans for eligible MainStreet, Arts & Cultural Districts, and Frontier communities through their “Local Government Planning Fund” grant Program.

New Mexico Resiliency Alliance
The New Mexico Resiliency Alliance (NMRA) supports the revitalization of historic commercial centers and underserved neighborhood districts by organizing resources and supporting policy for community development projects throughout the state. NMRA offers seed grants to New Mexico MainStreet communities through their Resilient Communities Fund.

PNM
PNM’s commitment to local New Mexico MainStreet programs has been an example of public/private partnership offering PNM Corporate Grants to local MainStreet Programs in their service area. In addition, the PNM Foundation have offered “Power-Up” Grants to MainStreet organizations. PNM has sponsored building rehabilitations, renovations, and upgrades, mural projects, and community gardens.

The New Mexico Partnership
Comprised of the New Mexico Resiliency Alliance, the New Mexico Coalition of Main Street Communities, and the New Mexico Main Street MainStreet Program, the mission of the partnership is to advocate for and leverage resources to support asset-based economic development and ensure the vitality of New Mexico Communities. The New Mexico MainStreet Partnership supports education, advocacy, and funding of asset-based economic development initiatives. The Partnership is committed to community-driven economic revitalization and provides technical assistance to ensure the success of local projects and increased impacts on local communities. Advocacy efforts focus on increasing capital outlay funds, developing increased private support, and working to position asset-based economic development in a diverse and vital economy.

New Mexico Coalition of MainStreet
The New Mexico Coalition of MainStreet Communities provides support for local MainStreet organizations through program and policy development and lobbying for resources. The Coalition works in collaboration with New Mexico MainStreet, New Mexico Economic Development Department, and other partners.