The initial core group consists of five adults, ranging in age from twenties to late forties. Our hope is to grow gradually over several years to a community of 30 to 45, including as wide a range of ages and backgrounds as we can. The community does not have a common religious basis, though individual members may be intensely spiritual. We are meeting once a week for shared food and a short business meeting. Our decisions are made using a modified consensus process. The group started meeting in January, 2002, and established a formal structure that April. We wish to keep our meetings to a minimum. We will continue to share meals, work and fun to build our relationships with each other. Carsten Paul Almskaar DOB 1973 Bellingham, Washington.  Has lived in the Durango area since fall 2000.  Has worked in the construction trades since 1993.  Has been involved with Earthrise since its formation in 2002.  Is disgusted with the main stream construction industry and believes that by helping to create Earthrise he will stop incurring bad karma.  Interests include; Maggie Bryant (who will someday become an Earthrise member), downhill mountain bike racing, skiing, and Sunday afternoon BBQs.  Has one fuzzy child, Kulshan (boy dog), and one fuzzy step child, Daisy (Maggie's girl dog). Timmie Ann Schramm Single Female, Born 1964 in Jackson, Michigan.  No kids, 1 cat.  I've lived in the west since the early '70s and came to Durango in the fall of 2002.  My last job of 13 years was a technical support position with a non-profit.  I'll currently work pretty much any job to be able to remain in Durango.  I prefer independent research to formal schooling, but have taken some college classes.  My interests include pretty much any science, animals, the environment, Sci-Fi/Fantasy themed books and videos, social justice, civil rights, dada art, alternative theatre (as a spectator), counter-culture in general, and eating.