The Main Thing

In 2011 the Town of Mancos created a comprehensive plan after a years-long community engagement process.  Community contexts including areas of culture, infrastructure, housing, environmental protection, economic development and future development were addressed. One of the goals adopted at that time was to explore the possibility of Mancos becoming a designated Main Street community.  

 In 2023, the Mancos Planning and Zoning Commission and the Mancos Board of Trustees undertook a process to revisit the original plan to remove old data and information, as well as revisiting the goals.  Once again, the Main Street designation was an adopt goal for the Town. The newly revised plan, along with other community and economic development plans, can be reviewed by the clinking this link or by visiting the Plans and Incentives on the Community and Economic Development department on our website.  

In 2024 the Town was successful in securing the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) grant from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to begin the Main Street engagement process.  Mancos will be the first municipality in the state to utilize REDI for this purpose.  Through a competitive bid process, the Town is now working with Ayers Associates to begin the work with the community.

The most important part of a community plan is the community!  In order to create a sustainable effort and vision for our downtown and the surrounding businesses in Mancos, engagement is essential.  The Town of Mancos is working with our local partners and Ayers to introduce the Main Street program and its long-term benefits to the community beginning in April 2025.  Please visit our landing page to see a current schedule of events!  

For more information contact Jason Armstrong, Community and Economic Developemnt Director at the Town of Mancos