Nonprofits

Manna wraps teenage culinary program with cooking competition

Business (general)

Manna wraps teenage culinary program with cooking competition

Students developed kitchen teamwork, resumes through four-week course

August 18, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Nonprofit provides ‘revamped’ cognitive disability care to Southern Colorado

Health organisations

Nonprofit provides ‘revamped’ cognitive disability care to Southern Colorado

Organization focuses on client-led operations, systems

August 8, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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

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 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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

Business (general)

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 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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

Construction and property

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

Property to be transformed into community space

July 25, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Manna launches teen culinary job skills program in Durango

Manna launches teen culinary job skills program in Durango

Students learn résumé building, financial literacy and kitchen professionalism

July 23, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

United Way of Southwest Colorado to change name, go independent

United Way of Southwest Colorado to change name, go independent

‘We realized we could do even more for our communities by investing 100% of those dollars here’

June 3, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community Foundation gives more than $5 million to nonprofits in 2024

Community Foundation gives more than $5 million to nonprofits in 2024

services, youth and education top funding sectors

February 25, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Ann Morse, who took Manna beyond traditional soup kitchen, departs organization

Ann Morse, who took Manna beyond traditional soup kitchen, departs organization

co-executive directors will help fill vacancy

February 6, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

Business (general)

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado

federal funds or not, the ‘solar-coaster’ keeps on rolling

February 3, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

The Ballantine Family Fund donated over $340,500 to nonprofits in 2024

The Ballantine Family Fund donated over $340,500 to nonprofits in 2024

Portion went to nonprofits targeting K-3 literacy initiatives

January 18, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Charges dismissed in embezzlement case against former nonprofit director

6th Judicial District

Charges dismissed in embezzlement case against former nonprofit director

Hein was not convicted; case sealed from public view

January 7, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango doctor goes where he’s needed – rural Honduras

Durango doctor goes where he’s needed – rural Honduras

Cares fundraising for 7,000-square-foot health clinic in El Rodeito

January 5, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

LPEA awards over $373,000 in grants to La Plata, Archuleta nonprofits through in 2024

LPEA awards over $373,000 in grants to La Plata, Archuleta nonprofits through in 2024

Members can contribute through Round Up Foundation fund

January 3, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Support network bolsters entrepreneurs’ confidence, breaks barriers to food business

Business (general)

Support network bolsters entrepreneurs’ confidence, breaks barriers to food business

Training, networking and guidance continues after founding in 2022

December 20, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

American Legion in Durango says Toys for Tots sign-up deadline is Sunday

American Legion

American Legion in Durango says Toys for Tots sign-up deadline is Sunday

200 families have already applied to receive donations

December 12, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

VFW Post 4031 in Durango awards scholarships to local Voices of Democracy winners

VFW Post 4031 in Durango awards scholarships to local Voices of Democracy winners

Student essays recited for audience after Pearl Harbor Day flag ceremony

December 7, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Former professional cyclist tapped to lead Durango Trails

Former professional cyclist tapped to lead Durango Trails

Gersbach-Venzara to begin work Dec. 1

November 14, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Durango named ‘Small Community of the Year’ by Colorado economic development group

Durango named ‘Small Community of the Year’ by Colorado economic development group

Housing initiatives, support for the arts cited as city’s standout efforts

November 14, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango boy’s vision salvaged through years of treatment

Durango boy’s vision salvaged through years of treatment

Children’s Hospital Colorado ophthalmology doctor treated patient all his life

November 11, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

33 bikes upcycled for schoolchildren in third annual ‘Share the Love Cycle’

33 bikes upcycled for schoolchildren in third annual ‘Share the Love Cycle’

Stallion Bicycle & Coffee partners with Durango mechanics

October 31, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Residents remain frustrated with public input process for Head Start relocation

Residents remain frustrated with public input process for Head Start relocation

plans for new building showcased at library

October 24, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Randomized lottery sets pecking order for Durango workforce housing unit

Randomized lottery sets pecking order for Durango workforce housing unit

prequalified homebuyers want to close on $399,000 townhome

October 23, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Powerhouse in Durango to offer licensed prekindergarten child care services

Powerhouse in Durango to offer licensed prekindergarten child care services

Council approves lease amendment to allow toddler, preschool classrooms

October 20, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer