Charity - The Durango Herald

They need a home for the holidays

Humane Society has 12 dogs for immediate adoption

DATE: Dec 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Project Merry Christmas needs more donations

For people looking to spread a little cheer this holiday season, Project Merry Christmas is looking for more donations. On Saturday, there will be a breakfast with Santa at McDona...

DATE: Dec 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Toy drive to take place Saturday

Durango radio station 99X (99.7 FM) is hosting its “Stuff the Truck” fundraiser at noon Saturday at Walmart. The toy drive will benefit the La Plata Family Centers Coalition. The ...

DATE: Dec 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

After the bell rings

Who gets money from the Salvation Army?

DATE: Dec 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Private preservation

Landowners help to fight sprawl, receive tax credits

DATE: Nov 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wine tasting, silent auction tonight for charity

The 16th annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction benefiting Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the DoubleTree Hotel ballroom. Tickets are...

DATE: Nov 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners face tough grant choices

Red Cross’s move of management to Grand Junction raises questions

DATE: Nov 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Class examines pet safety at parks

Sometimes it can be a dog-eat-dog world out there. The La Plata County Humane Society is sponsoring a free event that hopes to educate owners on avoiding potential dangers at dog ...

DATE: Nov 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summer swimming tragedy inspires new nonprofit

Swim lessons offered to underprivileged kids

DATE: Oct 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

A little family fun never hurt anyone

The first Durango Food Bank Fall Stampede was a hit. Missed it? Get ready for next year’s on Sept. 19. Think stick-horse racing, horseback musical poker chairs and bicycle barrel ...

DATE: Oct 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘A little stronger every day’

Bayfield man recovering after suffering spinal injury

DATE: Oct 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boys & Girls Club turns 7 with party

The Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County – a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a fun, safe place for kids to interact – is hosting a party to celebrate its seventh year serv...

DATE: Oct 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday