Charity

Shop with a Cop seeks to raise additional funds

Program takes about 100 kids shopping with a police officer

Project Merry Christmas makes holiday merry for families in need

Nonprofit ensures a happy holiday for all

Electric workers are helping food banks

du1-i-syn The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local IBEW 111 26A, of La Plata Electric Association, will host the ninth…

Volunteers of America housing veterans in need

“We are finally seeing that long-term change in people’s lives. It’s fantastic,” said Rachel Bauske, the Volunteers of America Southwest…

Operation Christmas Child starts Monday

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file<br><br>Bringing the spirit of Christmas to those in need. United Methodist Christian School Pre-K students Logan Muraro,…

Elks Club helps put the fright in Halloween

A kids’ version offered as a weekend matinee

Chapman Hill to host charity hockey game

“Pink the Rink, a charity hockey game, will be played at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Chapman Hill Ice Arena.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango…

Nominations accepted for car giveaway

To nominate someone for the Oct. 22 giveaway, visit www.durangomufflerandbrake.com and click on the Wheels to Prosper logo. Or email…

Four Corners Veterans Stand Down offers services, comradery

Sometimes coming home means new fights

Vintage car owners enjoy lunch in Durango during fundraising ride

Fundraiser raises about $300,000 for small charities, Western Slope towns and students

Benefit planned to support The Chip Peddler

Business owner was injured in cycling accident

Efforts to contain panhandling see mixed results

Business group intends to continue outreach to homeless next year

Unwanted, abused animals find sanctuary at Wolfwood

Founder reflects on 20 years and the future

Bike ride fundraiser postponed by heavy rains

Postponed ride raises $7,700 toward bicycles for Malawi, Africa

Marc Witkes scholarship grows after half-marathon

The Steamworks Half-Marathon women’s 2016 winner, Danielle Melton of Farmington, ran a time of 1:28:34.56 in June. The event raised…

Fort Lewis College donor mystery solved: He was a Durango kid

niece: He ‘ran around and created havoc’

Mystery donor leaves $385,000 bequest to Fort Lewis College

Endowed scholarship will help numerous students

Cyclist aims to make a difference in Africa one bicycle at a time

Emily Schaldach is a professional bicyclist who is leading an effort to provide bicycles to communities in Africa.Courtesy of Emily…

Photo: Brewers ride for a cause

Gluzman, Prutsman and Canellakis to appear at Music in the Mountains

Durango is fortunate to have top-notch soloists and musicians participate in the Music in the Mountains classical music festival each…

Stillwater All Stars to return to Telluride Jazz Festival

Advanced students and faculty from the Stillwater Foundation perform as the Stillwater All Stars at the 2015 Telluride Jazz Festival.…

Durango’s tight housing market impacts Music in the Mountains

organizers struggle to find housing for musicians

Tami Graham, previous KDUR manager, named KSUT director

president touts Mancos woman’s leadership, enthusiasm

Rhonda Ferguson’s passion, caring recognized

From left, Sexual Assault Services Organization community education coordinator Samantha Weiss, volunteer advocacy coordinator Laura West, assistant director/advocacy services Rhonda…