New Mexico MainStreet

05/28/2026

NM MainStreet welcomed two community projects to the Frontier & Native American Communities Initiative this month, the Pueblo of Nambé and Town of Bernalillo! Projects will receive free technical assistance for 12-24 months.

• Pueblo of Nambé will create a feasibility study, master development plan and market analysis for their gateway center which will support regional outdoor recreation and cultural tourism. Additionally, NM MainStreet’s technical assistance will support business planning, financial modeling and fundraising research.

• Town of Bernalillo will create wayfinding and branding for the Town Cultural Campus. This project will include brand strategy development, visual identity, social media creation, brand guidelines and wayfinding design for the community.

📷 Town of Bernalillo.

05/27/2026

Save the date for our Institute in Gallup on Sept. 23–25! Institutes are 3 days of hands-on learning, collaboration and inspiration in one of New Mexico’s designated MainStreet districts as a learning lab.

Thank you to Gallup for welcoming our network of community economic developers to their city this fall.

More details on registration, lodging and the agenda are coming soon!

05/25/2026

Alamogordo MainStreet is looking for their next Executive Director! ✨

05/22/2026

In our latest newsletter, we celebrate NM's 32 nationally designated programs, welcome new projects and network staff, and announce the dates for our upcoming Institute in Gallup! ⭐

NM MainStreet celebrates 32 nationally designated programs in 2026 New Mexico’s 32 districts are part of a national network of 1,291 organizations who earned designation as Main Street America programs this year. Through the annual accreditation process, these programs proved their commitment to p...

05/21/2026

Historic Downtown Farmington's Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition continues to highlight regional artists with 20 new sculptures this year! 🤩 This is the fourth consecutive year for this exhibition and it will be on view through May 2027.

05/19/2026

Every year, New Mexico MainStreet surveys MainStreet programs to capture local budgets, fundraising success and staff compensation. These insights inform advocacy for fair compensation and demonstrate the impact these organizations make in their communities. Read the insights on our website 📊

05/18/2026

Submit your MainStreet district for the 2027 Great American Main Street Awards -- deadline to apply is July 10 ❤

Applications are now open for the 2027 Great American Main Street Awards! Tell us how your Main Street program has catalyzed people-led positive change in your downtown, and you could be recognized with our movement's highest honor.

👀 Preview the application
💻 Tune in for the insider's guide webinar on June 1
📝 Submit your application by Friday, July 10

Learn more & get started: mainstreet.org/gamsa

05/15/2026

The next NM CreativeCon is May 30 in Pojoaque! 😍

05/13/2026

Grants Mainstreet Project, Inc has a new Executive Director: Chase Taylor! Congrats to Chase on his new position and THANK YOU to Denise Hanson for all that she did while she served as ED. Chase is a lifelong resident of Grants and is committed to preserving and growing his beloved hometown ❤

Please join us in welcoming Chase Taylor as the new Executive Director of the Grants MainStreet Project!

A lifelong resident of Grants, Chase brings a deep connection to the community along with a strong commitment to preserving the character of our downtown while helping create new opportunities for growth and revitalization.

The Grants MainStreet Project has played an important role in supporting local businesses, organizing community events, enhancing downtown, and strengthening community pride. Under Chase’s leadership, the organization will continue building on those efforts while exploring new ways to support revitalization, economic development, entrepreneurship, tourism, and community engagement.

“I’m honored to serve the community that has shaped who I am,” said Taylor. “Grants has always been home, and I’m passionate about working with residents, business owners, and stakeholders to ensure our downtown continues to thrive.”

Please help us congratulate Chase Taylor on this new leadership role and wish him continued success as he helps guide the future of our MainStreet District and the community as a whole.