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Author: Leah Ballard

Leah Ballard is Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County.
Habitat Archuleta, the 2024 Year in Review

Habitat Archuleta, the 2024 Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2024December 31, 2024 by Leah Ballard

34 local businesses and organizations generously contributed over $63,000 of in-kind labor…

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Habitat Archuleta Winding Down Ambitious 2023 Construction Season

Habitat Archuleta Winding Down Ambitious 2023 Construction Season

Posted on December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Leah Ballard

We are seeking lodging for the AmeriCorps crew for six weeks next summer…

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Praise for Habitat Archuleta Executive Director Lori Henricksen

Praise for Habitat Archuleta Executive Director Lori Henricksen

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Leah Ballard

It has been a banner build year for Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County, as we move through our first time ever building three homes in one year…

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'Hats off to Habitat' Ladies Luncheon on September 9

‘Hats off to Habitat’ Ladies Luncheon on September 9

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by Leah Ballard

The event is ‘Fiesta’ themed, so wear your brightest colors, biggest skirt, and your finest cowgirl boots…

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Join Habitat, on the Job Site... and at Our 'Hats Off' Fundraiser

Join Habitat, on the Job Site… and at Our ‘Hats Off’ Fundraiser

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 by Leah Ballard

This is our annual call for new volunteers to come out and lend a hand…

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Habitat Archuleta Delivering Three New Homes for Working Families

Habitat Archuleta Delivering Three New Homes for Working Families

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by Leah Ballard

Crane days finally happened July 20 – 22nd, and our volunteer crews are back on schedule, installing siding and interior finishes…

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AmeriCorps NCCC to Join Habitat Archuleta for 2023 Summer of Service

AmeriCorps NCCC to Join Habitat Archuleta for 2023 Summer of Service

Posted on June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 by Leah Ballard

Habitat Archuleta will work with eight AmeriCorps NCCC members five days a week, throughout July…

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Habitat Archuleta is Building More Than Homes

Habitat Archuleta is Building More Than Homes

Posted on June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 by Leah Ballard

The staff member we’re looking for will be responsible for administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, managing technology, and logging volunteer hour…

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Habitat Archuleta Accepting Applications for 2024 Build Season

Habitat Archuleta Accepting Applications for 2024 Build Season

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 by Leah Ballard

Homeownership applications are available at our office, just above the downtown TBK Bank…

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Habitat Archuleta Partners with Local Builder to Provide Affordable Housing

Habitat Archuleta Partners with Local Builder to Provide Affordable Housing

Posted on March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 by Leah Ballard

Whitman’s goal was to sell this recently completed build to a buyer living and working in this community….

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Habitat for Humanity Plans Another Three Pagosa Homes in 2023

Habitat for Humanity Plans Another Three Pagosa Homes in 2023

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by Leah Ballard

We closed on our 2022 builds in February, and both families have moved in and are thrilled to finally be living in their own home…

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Habitat Archuleta Seeking Applicants for Three Planned 2024 Homes

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 by Leah Ballard

Since 1994, thirty families in Archuleta County have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build their own home alongside volunteers…

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Wishing Bob Lee a Happy 45th Anniversary as a Habitat Volunteer

Wishing Bob Lee a Happy 45th Anniversary as a Habitat Volunteer

Posted on November 23, 2022November 24, 2022 by Leah Ballard

Bob Lee has worked on our Archuleta County job sites, as a core community volunteer, since moving here in 1995…

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Archuleta Habitat Sees a Flood of Volunteers

Archuleta Habitat Sees a Flood of Volunteers

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 by Leah Ballard

We saw over 40 new volunteers join our ranks in the past month…

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Time to Rope in Some Volunteers, to Help with New Habitat Homes in Pagosa

Time to Rope in Some Volunteers, to Help with New Habitat Homes in Pagosa

Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by Leah Ballard

You don’t need experience or a big group to come help out. Our lead volunteer, Larry Parks is happy to show you the ropes…

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HATS & HOUSES: Habitat Archuleta Flying High

HATS & HOUSES: Habitat Archuleta Flying High

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Leah Ballard

As one of 25 Habitat affiliates in the state, Habitat Archuleta is leading the way with these steel frame modular units for our workforce…

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Five Things People Think They Know About Habitat Archuleta

Five Things People Think They Know About Habitat Archuleta

Posted on September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 by Leah Ballard

We have grown from an all-volunteer operation; today we employ two full time employees, three part time employees, and we are fortunate to have nine dedicated board members…

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Habitat Archuleta Schedules Family Visits for 2023 Homes

Habitat Archuleta Schedules Family Visits for 2023 Homes

Posted on August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 by Leah Ballard

This month, three of our board members have scheduled visits to meet the whole family… ten times over…

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