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La Plata County commissioners proclaim May as Foster Care Month

‘We are always in desperate need of foster families, program supervisor says

April 28, 2026

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Photos/video: Scrambling for eggs

Children gather as many eggs as they can after the start of the city of Durango’s Easter Egg Scramble on…

April 4, 2026

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Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango

WonderLab Early Learning scheduled to open in September

March 11, 2026

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Fewer children raise economic questions in La Plata County

costs, uncertainty cited as reasons for remaining child-free

March 9, 2026

AP New Mexico

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

Children draw after school inside one of theclassrooms at the Children's Promise Centers child care center in Albuquerque, N.M., on…

February 27, 2026

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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

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

2025 Park Play Days will take place in various park locations throughout October and November. (Adobe Stock)MenzhiliyAnatoly Climate concerns, economic…

February 4, 2026

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Potential federal funding freeze threatens families, child care providers

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

February 3, 2026

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Bayfield preschool buys land for future expansion

Nonprofit plans to expand child care access in La Plata County

January 29, 2026

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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

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

received written warnings for failing to supervise children

January 8, 2026

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

children went without supervision during Gametime session

January 3, 2026

New Mexico

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

Playground at the CYFD Pinetree office in Albuquerque. Nadav Soroker/Searchlight New Mexicocca But the state is not alone in its…

December 7, 2025

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La Plata County family finds purpose through fostering and adoption

has welcomed nearly 80 children into their home

November 16, 2025

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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

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Durango Montessori School celebrates 20 years of student-led learning

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

October 16, 2025

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Durango after-school nonprofit opens in new location

Hive is better equipped than ever to inspire, empower kids

September 19, 2025

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Early child care business takes root with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango

Minister, church members say partnership a model for more community action

July 31, 2025

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Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library

Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026

July 6, 2025

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Powerhouse unveils master plan for major renovation

Project expected to cost about $10 million

July 4, 2025

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Durango contemplates how to contribute to child care investment fund

Lodgers tax revenues, county collaboration discussed

June 3, 2025

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Bennet introduces bill in his nearly decade-long push to expand child tax credit

‘There is not a more important tax policy that we can pursue,’ senator says

April 15, 2025

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Plan proposes higher wages, better infrastructure for La Plata County’s child care needs

Economic Development Alliance and Early Childhood Council present $20 million strategy

March 16, 2025

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Powerhouse in Durango asks community to fuel ideas for new programs and services

meetings scheduled for Tuesday at the museum

January 17, 2025