September 24, 2014
Building healthy partnerships is essential for multi-year development projects or large-scale events. Public and private sector entities must work together to advance common goals, creating a vibrant MainStreet district. There are two primary types of partnerships to consider: 1. Public-Private Partnership Public sector investment can help launch catalytic revitalization projects…
September 18, 2014
FRIDAY BREAKFAST SESSION: SUSTAIN OUR CULTURE Contrary to what some may think, in New Mexico, time doesn’t stand still. The cultures and the people are in a constant state of evolution. The dynamics of change in weather, climate, economics, and social patterns affect how indigenous people, rural villagers, and residents…
September 17, 2014
September 16, 2014
Changing architectural tastes, styles and technologies often combine in the best ways to produce the wonderful places we call our downtowns. Of course, preserving the best buildings of the past and encouraging the best designs of the present are essential strategies to evolving authentic places that attract visitors and investment.…
September 9, 2014
Andrew Hurley, PhD, will be the keynote speaker at lunch on Wednesday, November 12th. His topic will be “Putting the History Back Into Historic Preservation.” Dr. Hurley is a Professor of History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he teaches Twentieth-Century United States History, urban history, environmental history, public…
August 25, 2014
We are excited to announce that one of our keynote speakers at the first Building Creative Communities Conference will be Doug Borwick. Mr. Borwick will be speaking Thursday, November 13, 2014, 8:00-9:30 AM at the Breakfast Plenary on exploring the potential of arts/community partnerships to impact economic development, education, community building, and creative…
August 20, 2014
The new MainStreet position in New Mexico has been released today. It will be posted for two weeks. If you or someone you know may wish to apply, please let them have this email with attachment. Do not send the New Mexico MainStreet Office your information. You must file…
August 19, 2014
Bring your project to fund! A progressive series of four workshops designed for New Mexico MainStreet Executive Directors, Board and Committee members. These hands-on workshops will specifically address: Funding for General Operating Support Funding for Special Events Funding for Capital Improvements Writing Government Proposals DATES September 26, 2014 October 17,…
August 18, 2014
New Mexico MainStreet, New Mexico Historic Preservation Division and New Mexico Arts invite community builders throughout the state to join a unique, new educational and networking event. The New Mexico Building Creative Communities Conference fosters collaborative local and state efforts that integrate commercial district revitalization, arts, tourism and preservation. Only…
August 15, 2014
It’s that time of year again when applications are being accepted for New Mexico MainStreet’s three design initiatives. There will be two awards given for the remaining calendar year. Applications are due September 8th, 2014. Currently there are three design initiatives available through New Mexico MainStreet – Facade Squad, MainStreet…
