Nonprofits

Community

4,500 pounds of apples distributed at 16th annual Apple Days Festival

Good Food Collective hosts freshly pressed cider, pie-eating contest

October 13, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango, HomesFund to conduct second lottery on city-owned townhouse

qualified applications have applied to purchase unit at Animas City Park Overlook

October 12, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Elizabeth Smart shares her ‘Journey of Abduction to Empowerment’

Community Foundation of Southwest Colorado hosts child safety and survivor advocate panel

October 10, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Downtown Durango

Executive director of restaurant workers’ advocacy group in Southwest Colorado resigns

the Weeds co-founder says it’s time for fresh perspectives, new leadership

October 10, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

La Plata County Humane Society restores ‘thrift’ to Thrift Store with reduced prices

are easier to find in reorganized resale space

October 7, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

‘Making a Difference’ speaker has message for survivors: ‘They are not alone’

Community Foundation to host Elizabeth Smart next week at Fort Lewis College

October 6, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Community Foundation selects Elizabeth Smart for 2024 Making a Difference series

Speaking event and panel discussion set for Oct. 8 at Fort Lewis College

September 20, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Children

Durango resumes lease for Head Start relocation

addresses neighbors’ parking concerns

September 13, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

La Plata Family Centers Coalition to celebrate 40 years of community building Saturday

Community Farming Initiative continues to see success in third year

September 12, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Ignacio

All eyes drawn to Ignacio’s Dancing Spirit art center, which nears completion

Visitors look on with astonishment during sneak peek, which is desired effect facility has in mind

September 11, 2024 • Matt Hollinshead — Herald Staff Writer

Charity

‘Love From Afar’: Durango nonprofit effort aims to bolster community overseas

Artists Giving Back founder says international support helps refugees from conflict areas feel loved

September 4, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Children

Durango City Council sets Sept. 4 public hearing for Head Start proposal

Residents opposing city’s handling of project process assured they’ve been heard

August 24, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Longtime Durango Trails executive director steps down after 19 years

Monroe Brown helped develop 50 miles of trail system during tenure

August 20, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Colorado

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority donates $125K to Southwest Colorado nonprofits

HomesFund, Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County among organizations that received funding

August 1, 2024 • Matt Hollinshead — Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

Cats in need of home after Cortez school closes doors

fed a stray cat colony for months before shutting down in late June

July 24, 2024 • Nathan Metcalf

Community

Kick off the summer with 11th annual Gardens on Tour

private residences, Durango Hot Springs and library greenspace to be featured

June 9, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Automotive equipment

Colorado nonprofit helps working single moms keep their vehicles running

The mission of the Colorado nonprofit Hands of the Carpenter is to get these women back on the road in…

May 12, 2024 • Chandra Thomas Whitfield — Colorado Public Radio

Downtown Durango

The Hive inches closer to finding a new home in Durango

of youth program has been in doubt since running into lease problems

May 9, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield music director reinstated after nonprofit’s internal investigation

Usinowicz, founder of the Be FRANK Foundation, was placed on paid leave in December

May 1, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Colorado celebrates 40 years of helping local children

Executive director says the organization has evolved over time

April 22, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield School District

Director of Bayfield music nonprofit tries to move past domestic violence conviction

Usinowicz, founder of the Be FRANK Foundation, sentenced to probation in January

April 18, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Youth hub in downtown Durango to lose its space

Hive must be out of its building by June 30

April 16, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Durango kennel-free cattery brings 12 cats displaced by Lahaina fire back to mainland

Care Durango a sanctuary, shelter and rescue all rolled into one

April 10, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Cycling

Durango DEVO hosts annual bike swap event at Chapman Hill

Swap features wide variety of new and used biking gear and equipment

March 30, 2024 • Tri-City Record staff