Nonprofits

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Durango artist helps wounded soldiers in Ukraine heal through art

Ukrainians fear the world has forgotten their problems, nonprofit founder says

April 7, 2026

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Anonymous donor launches $10,000 matching challenge for Manna

Donations doubled through March 31, Chamber says

March 10, 2026

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Pine River Shares will buy old primary school from Bayfield School District

Building houses several resources to the community; next step is raising funding to buy space

February 22, 2026

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Mobile nonprofit delivers dental care to underserved communities

‘My heart and soul (are) in this van,’ founder says

February 20, 2026

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Women’s Resource Center in Durango appoints new executive director

Kathleen ‘Katie’ Jones brings more than 20 years experience ‘addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges’

February 19, 2026

Food

With creativity and resourcefulness, food pantries weather hard times again

Fighting hunger in New Mexico and beyond

February 3, 2026

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Ballantine Family Fund donated more than $455,000 to Southwest Colorado nonprofits in 2025

Donation numbers surpassed 2024 by more than $100,000

January 23, 2026

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Women’s Resource Center announces interim executive director

Christy Schaerer to return to leadership role at organization

January 15, 2026

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Bayfield School District considers selling Pine River Community Resources Center building

Community hub offers family resources, food share program, pediatric care and more

January 12, 2026

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Feeling burnout, La Plata County Humane Society director takes her leave

Dreyfuss: ‘God bless the people who work there’

December 30, 2025

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Women’s Resource Center staff, volunteers quit alleging ethical concerns with board

calls accusations ‘unsubstantiated, damaging to center’s mission’

December 29, 2025

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Durango, Bayfield groups offer holiday food help for residents in need

Community organizations still responding to SNAP cuts, aim to meet end-of-year demands

December 23, 2025

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Durango Creative District lays out bold plans for city’s art scene

‘The heart and soul is what we’re going for,’ director says

December 17, 2025

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Durango businesses collect winter gear for those in need

Weather Cozies drive aims to help unhoused residents stay warm

December 4, 2025

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Stillwater Music celebrates 20th anniversary

Milestone is a chance to look at both the past and future of the nonprofit, executive director says

December 4, 2025

From the Chamber

Season of gratitude: Investing in what makes us unique

Jeff Dupont As we transition from fall to winter, the holidays are upon us. It’s the perfect moment to reflect,…

December 3, 2025

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San Juan Mountains Association looks for new executive director

Stephanie Weber will remain in position until a replacement is found

November 25, 2025

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Cause of death released for former Women’s Resource Center director

Tyner was found dead last week near Vallecito

November 18, 2025

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Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County names new executive director

Coleman to take over for Jessica Jones

November 18, 2025

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First phase of affordable housing project in Ignacio complete

sold to teachers, retirees and low-income community members

November 18, 2025

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Women’s Resource Center executive director leaves abruptly

to appoint interim leader amid ‘transition period’

November 11, 2025

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Southwest Colorado clean energy nonprofit loses federal funding

Half-million dollar cut resulted in job loss

October 24, 2025

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Durango after-school nonprofit opens in new location

Hive is better equipped than ever to inspire, empower kids

September 19, 2025

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Colorado River Program’s new director ‘cautiously hopeful’ about interstate negotiations

Hawkins practiced in tribal nation projects, conservation efforts

August 22, 2025

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Community Foundation launches workshops to help nonprofits weather uncertainty

organizations face funding cuts, administrative changes and shifting donor trends

August 21, 2025

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Manna wraps teenage culinary program with cooking competition

Students developed kitchen teamwork, resumes through four-week course

August 18, 2025

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Nonprofit provides ‘revamped’ cognitive disability care to Southern Colorado

Organization focuses on client-led operations, systems

August 8, 2025

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Facing federal cuts, fluctuating food supply, Manna soup kitchen looks local

Nonprofit received half the usual amount of food from major food bank in June, July

August 7, 2025

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Early child care business takes root with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango

Minister, church members say partnership a model for more community action

July 31, 2025

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Durango Vineyard Church purchases Nissan dealership after spending over a decade adrift

Property to be transformed into community space

July 25, 2025