Nonprofits

Three women look to uplift Durango’s Hispanic population

Sisters Linda and Sara Illsley, with her daughter, Gyana Gomar, work in different organizations to tackle inequity within their community

December 26, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Adoption

Foster family, fostering families

nonprofit seeks to provide basic material belongings to new foster families

December 26, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Adult education

No two students are alike at the Durango Adult Education Center

Nonprofit organization recently added computer literacy program to meet needs of its diverse, often dismissed population

December 20, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Local nonprofit has big plans now that it has new funding

Adaptive Sports Association was recent recipient of a grant program supporting organizations that provide outdoor experiences to underserved youths

December 16, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Community

‘Lottery’ winners announced for Animas City Park Overlook deed-restricted units

envelopes establish order for review of applicants for affordable workforce housing

December 16, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Ignacio

Ignacio’s Taste of Christmas ends with a hot bowl of soup

Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center offers homemade chili, chowder, soups for fundraiser

December 8, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Co

Festival of Trees & Wreaths display dazzles visitors at Durango Railroad Museum

19th annual event raises money via online auction for people with disabilities

November 29, 2022 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

La Plata County poised to fund warming shelter

Durango City Council rejected the same request last week

November 24, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Durango homelessness council to pursue housing model used countrywide

Continuum of Care programs focus on community-supported solutions for unhoused

November 19, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Pagosa Springs man’s nonprofit wins NASCAR $100,000 award

We Play For, cofounded by Ralph Maccarone, won the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

November 18, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Winter warming shelter for unhoused to open twice weekly starting Tuesday

Nonprofit seeks volunteers to help with operations

November 4, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Bear Smart

Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict

of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers

November 1, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Fruits are booming this harvest season around Durango

14th annual Apple Days Festival at farmers market scheduled for Oct. 8

September 25, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Durango-based humanitarian group brings multilevel aid to war-torn country

Foundation has spent years assisting residents of Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar

September 20, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango residents demand action ahead of Purple Cliffs closure

Council says one site location has been proposed to La Plata County, others being considered

September 7, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animas High School

Animas High School graduate to seek solo record on Colorado Trail

Kristina Bodewes pursues women’s self-supported mark for west-to-east trek

June 20, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

La Plata County Humane Society celebrates 50 years

Renovations and an adoption drive mark the shelter’s anniversary

June 3, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Community

The Hive brings back Buzz Bus to reduce drunken driving in Durango

Free, on-demand weekend nighttime transportation within city limits could start as early as Friday

May 26, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Adult education

Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

May 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

May 12, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Woman visiting Durango reunited with family heirloom 48 years later

found at thrift store holds childhood memories

May 12, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

Ignacio arts center breaks ground on new location

‘It’s everybody’s art center; we want everyone to participate and shape that’

April 20, 2022 • Melanie Mazur — Special to The Herald

Business (general)

Singletrack Café starts Beans for Benefit program

Proceeds from coffee sales will support Durango-area nonprofits

April 11, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Economic development

How grant writers use storytelling to capture their audiences’ attention and money

9 Economic Development Center hires first full-time grant writer

March 23, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer