Children

Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango

WonderLab Early Learning scheduled to open in September

March 11, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Fewer children raise economic questions in La Plata County

Rising costs, uncertainty cited as reasons for remaining child-free

March 9, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Children

New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch

cca SANTA FE, N.M. – An ambitious universal child care program aimed at fully footing the bill for working families…

February 27, 2026 • By MORGAN LEE and SAVANNAH PETERS — The Associated Press

Children

Photo: Future looks bright for child care

The Tri-County Head Start Durango north building has taken shape at 1917 East Third Avenue as construction continues on Thursday…

February 26, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Children

Survey: Tell us why you have chosen not to have kids

Children's playground with a slides on a street.( Adobe Stock) Climate concerns, economic instability, rising political tensions, infertility, lower teen…

February 4, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Children

Potential federal funding freeze threatens families, child care providers

Colorado is one of five states threatened by ‘Defend the Spend’ activation

February 3, 2026 • Jake Mittleman — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield preschool buys land for future expansion

Nonprofit plans to expand child care access in La Plata County

January 29, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Children

Boy, 5, thanks Durango High School students for helping make his wish come true

Schoolwide assembly wrapped up week of fundraising for Make-A-Wish

January 22, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Children

Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant

Staff received written warnings for failing to supervise children

January 8, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Children

City of Durango signs probation agreement after summer day care program incident

Two children went without supervision during Gametime session

January 3, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Children

New Mexico not alone in child welfare struggles, national expert tells lawmakers

The playground at the Children, Youth and Families Department’s Pinetree office in Albuquerque. Nadav Soroker/Searchlight New Mexico, Filecca But the…

December 7, 2025 • Esteban Candelaria — Searchlight New Mexico

Adoption

La Plata County family finds purpose through fostering and adoption

Couple has welcomed nearly 80 children into their home

November 16, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Children

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet talks cutting red tape, child care gap in La Plata County

Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation

October 18, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Children

Durango Montessori School celebrates 20 years of student-led learning

Children guide how they learn – within structured limits, chapter founder says

October 16, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

Durango after-school nonprofit opens in new location

The Hive is better equipped than ever to inspire, empower kids

September 19, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer