Cortez
Southwest Health Alliance to see startup savings through new partnership
Group aims to lower costs for employers, residents
Nonprofits
Homelessness
And the $70,000 study says … homeless camping and resources would help
Navigation center would serve, track residents in need
Aztec
Can yoga help heal Aztec?
2 years after school shooting, community members find ways to lift each other up
Headlines
Sara Illsley and Friends bring Latin music to Sunflower Theatre in Cortez
Concert will benefit Renew Inc. hotline
Agriculture
Good Food Collective connects food and those who need it
Organization has expanded its programs in its second year
Agriculture
No-interest loans aim to develop agricultural economy
Grants will be made to small-scale farmers, food-focused entrepreneurs
Archaeology
Crow Canyon seeks answers to humanity’s biggest questions
Nonprofit CEO of Crow Canyon Archaeological Center charts course toward relevancy
Local News
Brewfest raises more than $6,000 for local nonprofits
Mancos Brewing Co. event supports 2 nonprofits
Cortez
Harvest Brew Fest returning to Cortez
Montezuma Land Conservancy’s biggest fundraiser marks 21st year
Atmos Energy
Atmos donates $50,000 to local Habitat for Humanity
Funds to help nonprofit build energy-efficient home
Arts and Entertainment
Men to don heels for Women’s Resource Center fundraiser
Race registration open until Friday; event set for Sept. 5
Durango city officials
Creative district selects community hubs to highlight
Downtown, north Main, FLC, Bodo are chosen for promotion
Charity
Garden Project starts weekly fresh produce distribution
Nonprofit aims to improve residents’ health
Charity
No know-how? No problem at Powerhouse’s new Tinker Lab
Learning exhibit is part of long-term museum transformation
Cancer
Dolores teen gets help on wings of an AeroAngel
Nonprofit transports Dolores boy to San Diego for cancer treatment
Business (general)
Goodwill groups merge to improve efficiencies, long-term sustainability
Daily operations won’t be affected by consolidation
Food
Soup kitchen takes big step to offer more fresh produce
Manna greenhouse will provide job training to clients
Charity
Faith-based alliance seeks temporary shelters for homeless
Shelters would operate November through March