Cortez: The drop in the poverty rate is encouraging. But there is a lot more to do.

A local official has commented on the poverty rate in the area. The drop in this rate is seen as a positive development. Further details on the situation are available from the Rio Grande Guardian.

The official's statement suggests that while progress has been made, more work is needed to address the issue. The Rio Grande Guardian is the source of this information, providing insight into the local perspective on poverty rates.