Become a MainStreet Community
Beginning in 2009, all communities wishing to pursue MainStreet within New Mexico must apply to participate in the Emerging Communities Program.
The Emerging MainStreet Communities Program helps New Mexico communities explore the Main Street Four-Point ApproachTM, create a local organization to implement downtown revitalization activities, and implement small-scale downtown revitalization projects. Communities accepted into the Emerging MainStreet program will receive guidance, advice, and training from New Mexico MainStreet personnel. No funding is associated with this program. Communities must fund any and all Emerging MainStreet projects and activities through local fund-raising efforts from public and private sectors.