Nonprofits

Award and prize

Anonymous donor launches $10,000 matching challenge for Manna

Donations doubled through March 31, Chamber says

March 10, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

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 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Healthcare provider

Mobile nonprofit delivers dental care to underserved communities

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

February 20, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Community

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 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Food & Drink

With creativity and resourcefulness, food pantries weather hard times again

Fighting hunger in New Mexico and beyond

February 3, 2026 • By Anna Cecil, Annika Hauer, Elizah Lourdes Rendorio and Florian Knowles — Source NM and various state newsrooms

Business (general)

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

Donation numbers surpassed 2024 by more than $100,000

January 24, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Women’s Resource Center announces interim executive director

Christy Schaerer to return to leadership role at organization

January 15, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

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 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

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

Dreyfuss: ‘God bless the people who work there’

December 30, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

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

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

December 29, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Food insecurity

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 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Arts (general)

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 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Homelessness

Durango businesses collect winter gear for those in need

Weather Cozies drive aims to help unhoused residents stay warm

December 4, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

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 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Charity

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 • Jeff Dupont — Durango Chamber of Commerce

Local News

San Juan Mountains Association looks for new executive director

Stephanie Weber will remain in position until a replacement is found

November 25, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Death and dying

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

Tyner was found dead last week near Vallecito

November 18, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County names new executive director

Coleman to take over for Jessica Jones

November 18, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Housing and urban planning

First phase of affordable housing project in Ignacio complete

sold to teachers, retirees and low-income community members

November 18, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Women’s Resource Center executive director leaves abruptly

to appoint interim leader amid ‘transition period’

November 11, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Energy saving

Southwest Colorado clean energy nonprofit loses federal funding

Half-million dollar cut resulted in job loss

October 24, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

Durango after-school nonprofit opens in new location

Hive is better equipped than ever to inspire, empower kids

September 19, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

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

Hawkins practiced in tribal nation projects, conservation efforts

August 22, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Community Foundation launches workshops to help nonprofits weather uncertainty

organizations face funding cuts, administrative changes and shifting donor trends

August 21, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer