The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) reports that the small town of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has been making great strides in creating a sense of place, developing new jobs, spurring new businesses, and attracting private investment. The success story is one of NADO’s many case studies that highlight how rural regions and small towns are growing local and regional economies and creating stronger communities using a mix of state, federal, and private funding sources to support local projects.
To learn more: http://www.nado.org/las-vegas_nm_vibrant_rural_communities/