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New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS)
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A program of the New Mexico Economic Development Department and accredited by Main Street America Since 1985, NMMS develops local capacity to engage people, rebuild places, and revitalize economies. nmmainstreet.org
Survey says: Main Street businesses have struggled in the last year but are optimistic for sales and community support during the holiday season! mainstreet.org/the-latest/n...
Main Street Business Owners are Eager for Holiday Sales and Economic Stability
New research shows that Main Street businesses continue to struggle with economic uncertainty caused by tariffs and political changes, but they are hopeful that the holiday shopping season can provide...
mainstreet.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America to launch the Amex Shop Small Grant Program! Applications will open on Nov. 29, 2025. mainstreet.org/about/partne...
Amex Shop Small Grants Program
Providing grants to help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities.
mainstreet.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
La Cita in Tucumcari is listed as a delicious and historic pit stop along Route 66 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation! What's your favorite restaurant on the Mother Road? 😋 artsandculture.google.com/story/CwWBrN...
8 Delicious and Historic Pit Stops Along Route 66 - Google Arts & Culture
Plan your pit stops at these historic diners along the Mother Road
artsandculture.google.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to MainStreet Truth or Consequences on their Levitt Music Series grant! They're one of 66 communities nationally who will present 7-10 free, outdoor concerts per year in 2026, 2027, and 2028. 🤩 vote.levitt.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Congratulations to Historic Downtown Farmington on their Arts and Humanities Award from the New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association!

This award honors their Art in the Heart Sculpture Program for its outstanding contribution to the community. www.tricityrecordnm.com/articles/far...
Farmington’s Art in the Heart Sculpture program honored
Farmington – The Art in the Heart Sculpture Program has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to arts and culture with the Arts and Humanities Award from the New Mexico Recreation and Parks...
www.tricityrecordnm.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
One of the biggest benefits of having an active NM MainStreet program in your community is access to professional, no-cost technical assistance through your local MainStreet organization. These services are only available to businesses located within designated MainStreet districts. nmmainstreet.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Fire & Ice Park in Grants has new amenities to welcome everyone to their community thanks to funding from AARP and the N.M. Outdoor Recreation Division! 👏
www.cibolacitizen.com/news/new-par...
New Park Improvements Highlight Downtown Revitalization Efforts
GRANTS, N.M. — Downtown Grants is getting a fresh new look as part of a continuing effort to beautify public spaces and strengthen community pride thanks to labor and hard work by Grants MainStreet Pr...
www.cibolacitizen.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Silver City MainStreet is the oldest continuously operating program in our network! Congrats to Sharla and her team for celebrating 40 years of excellence along with our program ❤️ www.desertexposure.com/stories/silv...
Silver City MainStreet Celebrates 40 Years of Success - Desert Exposure
The Silver City MainStreet Project and the New Mexico MainStreet Program are both celebrating their 40th anniversaries. New Mexico MainStreet was funded in 1985 by the New Mexico state legislature. Th...
www.desertexposure.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Join NMIDEA on Nov. 13 for a virtual Lunch & Learn, You Invested in an Economic Development Plan. Now What?, featuring Sean O’Shea, founder and lead consultant of HatchForm. newmexicoidea.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Re...
November 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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‼️WEBINAR: Tools for Change – Designing Streets that Put Children First

Nov. 4, 12pm EST

Discover how thoughtful street design can transform cities into inclusive, vibrant, and safe spaces for children and communities.

Register: buff.ly/Yi7LINU
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Become a Small Business Saturday® Neighborhood Champion! This holiday season, rally your community and spotlight the small businesses that make your downtown shine. Apply now: bit.ly/3S15KLp
Small businesses need your help. Support by staying home and shopping small.
Shop Small on the big day and support local, small businesses in your community.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thank you to Alamogordo MainStreet, the City of Alamogordo, the Dudley School, and Joe Lewandowski for welcoming our network of MainStreeters to your wonderful City last week! Y'all were so hospitable and we can't wait to visit again soon ❤️
October 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Apply to be a Neighborhood Champion and rally your community to #ShopSmall this holiday season! www.americanexpress.com/us/small-bus...
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Clovis MainStreet kicked off their Great Blocks on MainStreet public infrastructure project last month! This special project will help make their downtown more safe, accessible, and pedestrian friendly. www.easternnewmexiconews.com/story/2025/1...
Landscaping, lighting coming to Main in Clovis
Downtown Main Street is receiving a makeover in Clovis. And, no, the bricks aren't going away. The "Clovis MainStreet Great Blocks Project" began Sept. 2 and is scheduled to last four to five months. ...
www.easternnewmexiconews.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Mora's Fall Fest is tomorrow, Sept. 27 - check out local artists, food, family activities, and a Dolly Parton Imagination Library booth! 🍁 www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
September 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Our Institute in Alamogordo is next month! Join us for three days of hands-on learning and collaboration focused on planning and strategies for successful projects with the Alamogordo MainStreet Great Blocks Project as our learning lab. tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/450742
September 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Congrats to MainStreet Truth or Consequences for being a finalist in the Levitt Music Series program! The Levitt Foundation will announce grant recipients on November 18, 2025. Finger crossed T or C will be an awardee and bring free outdoor concerts to their community! 🤞💚 vote.levitt.org
September 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Tucumcari MainStreet is the place to be this Saturday! Check out their 14th annual Fired Up festival at the Railroad Plaza for vendors, performances, activities and more 🔥
September 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Mora's annual Valley of the Mills Tour is this weekend! Explore the historic mills, enjoy local food and music, and connect with Mora's cultural heritage at this special event. www.facebook.com/events/81225...
August 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Nusenda Foundation’s Community Rewards grant program is accepting applications through August 31 - NM nonprofits working in the areas of education, arts, environment & wildlife, healthcare, and community services are eligible to apply! www.nusenda.org/foundation/c...
August 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Street Food Institute in Barelas MainStreet is having their Saturday community gathering tomorrow, Sat. Aug. 23! Check out free food and live entertainment from 10am-Noon 😍

Thank you to the City of ABQ and Councilman Joaquín Baca for sponsoring this event. #OneAlbuquerque
August 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
@savingplaces.bsky.social's annual historic preservation conference, PastForward, will take place on Sept. 16-18 in Milwaukee! Learn how their work spurs economic development; nurtures a healthier environment; and fosters a stronger sense of civic duty. events.savingplaces.org/pastforward25
PastForward National Preservation Conference
Milwaukee, Wisconsin + Anywhere, September 16-18-2025. Join us!
SavingPlaces.org
August 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Businesses have until Sept. 29 to apply for Route 66 Preservation and Economic Development Grants! This funding will help businesses prepare for the upcoming Route 66 Centennial next year 🎉 route66centennial.org/index.php/co...
August 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Apply for National Trust Preservation funds by Oct. 1! With awards ranging up to $5,000 these grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for preservation projects, and more. savingplaces.org/preservation...
National Trust Preservation Funds: Guidelines & Eligibility | National Trust for Historic Preservation
Grants from National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF) are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting on-going preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation pro...
savingplaces.org
August 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM