NMHFM
“The NMHFM is located in Leadville, CO, which is the highest elevation city in America, sitting at 10,200 ft. above sea level. Leadville has a population of roughly 3,000 people and the city doesn’t offer as much public programming as it used to. Residents used to enjoy free educational and art classes at the local college and Leadville used to have a public swimming pool for summer exercise and leisure activities, however, these are no longer available. Being located in a rural community can have its downsides, however, it enables the community to work together to achieve what it wants. Locals have taken the initiative to form different groups in town to strengthen their community. Some examples include Ladies of Leadville, pick- up sport leagues, hiking groups, and clothes and good exchange groups. These groups help the community feel close to each other, however, they don’t necessarily have the funding to do all the activities they truly want. This is where we are lacking in formal programming in Leadville. The NMHFM museum is the only museum open year-round in Leadville, and we are the leading tourist attraction in town. The museum focuses on mining’s history and mining’s future, which allows for visitors to learn more about the mining industry historically while also recognizing the essentialness of mining to sustain the way we want to live. By being able to cater to these different interests, we attract almost 25,000 visitors annually from most states and many countries.”
The Art Center of Western Colorado
“Being part of a rural art center allows us to have more personal connections to patrons and students who come through The Art Center’s doors. The Art Center contributes to and improves the community’s quality of life by sharing cultural identities and engaging disadvantaged groups, including youth, and mentally and physically challenged individuals. The Art Center is the only resource in Mesa County and the region that provides year- round arts education programs for children and adults of all abilities and ages and an exhibition venue for students of all ages, local artists, and art guilds.”
Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center
“Being rural is part of what has made the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center so successful. Our community has 2500 residents, and the entire county has a population of 35,000. Being rural allows us to establish enduring relationships with our patrons because we see them often. The support GMAEC has received from the outset indicates the commitment and the importance of GMAEC to the economic and cultural viability of the Surface Creek Valley.”
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