
Listening First
We know that great ideas can come from anyone and anywhere. That’s why at LOR we take a different approach: listening. If you’ve ever chatted

We know that great ideas can come from anyone and anywhere. That’s why at LOR we take a different approach: listening. If you’ve ever chatted

Many Questa locals know the LOR Foundation as a funder and sponsor that provides grants to projects and events that benefit the community. But that’s

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “grant?” Is it bureaucracy? A lengthy application? Jumping through hoops and hurdles? How

The LOR Foundation has been supporting Questa community projects for a little over two years, so it seems like a fair opportunity for a quick

No one likes waiting. Not in the doctor’s office, for a ride, or for funding to come through to help solve a community problem. So

The arts have a deep history in Questa. Locals have long used drawing, painting, pottery, and music to display their talents and highlight the culture

Things are crazy—we get it. It’s the holiday season. You’ve got to feed and occupy your family. People are traveling. Kids are getting out of

Each month Questa community officer Maria Gonzalez fields an array of questions from Questa residents. Some locals will ask Gonzalez about community projects they want

Leadership is both a talent and a skill that is developed over time. To learn leadership, you need mentors, training, and practical experience. But those

It’s been more than a year-and-a-half since Maria Gonzalez joined the LOR Foundation as its Questa community officer, and in that time she has helped

More than two dozen Questa locals gathered at the Questa Public Library on a sunny, breezy Saturday afternoon last month. The mood was cheerful as

From the still waters of Eagle Rock Lake to the plains and canyons of Río Grande del Norte National Monument, Questa’s landscapes are as rich

What was your favorite place growing up? Can you picture it? The place that made you feel invincible, that sparked your imagination. The place where

Each spring represents a new beginning. As the snow recedes, trees and flowers blossom, animals emerge, and Questa fills with life. Spring also serves as

In Questa, youth sports are a big deal. Wildcat and Ladycat games are unifying, bringing together not just families and friends, but the entire Questa

Here at the LOR Foundation, we’re privileged to see the generosity and dedication of Questeños nearly every day in our work: Locals donate their time

In mid-December, Questa youth organized a holiday dinner for community members who needed a warm meal, kindness, and support. By all accounts, the event—which was

Despite the cold and dark of winter, the Questa community remains filled with warmth. Whether it be family gatherings, church services, or simply lending a