Children

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Early child care business in Durango receives lease extension

Growing Place has until end of June to relocate

December 25, 2024

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Child care center in Durango seeks new space after landlord refuses lease renewal

14 families scramble in search of alternative options

November 27, 2024

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Durango boy’s vision salvaged through years of treatment

Children’s Hospital Colorado ophthalmology doctor treated patient all his life

November 11, 2024

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Residents remain frustrated with public input process for Head Start relocation

plans for new building showcased at library

October 24, 2024

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Powerhouse in Durango to offer licensed prekindergarten child care services

Council approves lease amendment to allow toddler, preschool classrooms

October 20, 2024

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Durango resumes lease for Head Start relocation

addresses neighbors’ parking concerns

September 13, 2024

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Durango City Council sets Sept. 4 public hearing for Head Start proposal

Residents opposing city’s handling of project process assured they’ve been heard

August 24, 2024

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Residents blast city of Durango for its (lack of) public process in neighborhood development decisions

40 neighbors near library grilled planners

August 6, 2024

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Bennet decries defeat of child tax credit expansion

Democrats to use bill’s failure to contrast their policies with Republicans'

August 2, 2024

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Durango announces partnership to relocate Tri-County Head Start

Plata Economic Development Alliance receives $55,000 for child care needs assessment

July 7, 2024

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City of Durango recognizes Boys & Girls Club for support of youths

Program serves more than 1,000 kids each year

June 20, 2024

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‘Youth of Culture’ event celebrating diversity returns to Durango after four-year absence

Community groups turn out to support La Plata County Youth Services

June 1, 2024

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Durango Derailers to pedal the passes Saturday in support of sick children

Nonprofit helps kids, families pay travel expenses in seeking care

May 22, 2024

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Durango, La Plata Economic Development Alliance forming plan for early child care

Organizations seeking state funding to assess area needs

April 6, 2024

Stewards of the Land

Spreading outdoor education throughout the Four Corners

SJMA's 4th Grade Winter School Program(Courtesy of Rachael Taylor) As we zoom into February, San Juan Mountains Association’s education team…

February 11, 2024

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Durango offering on-site child care at monthly forums

Residents aren’t using service, community engagement specialist says

January 13, 2024

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Photos: Boys and girls celebrate

Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County staff members, from left, Kathrene Frautschy; Stephanie Orris; Toffee Webb; and The…

June 27, 2023

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Former Durango couple are changing lives in Ugandan orphanage

Facility for special needs children houses 49 kids, reunites 14 with their families

June 4, 2023

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Powerhouse Science Center introduces improved vision for early child care and education

Declining birthrates and costs of raising children motivators for revised master plan

May 19, 2023

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More early child care centers needed in La Plata County to meet demand

60% of residents who need caregiver services are receiving it

March 31, 2023

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Bayfield early childhood educator recognized for commitment to inclusion

Schneider Stewart devotes herself to children with disabilities, challenging behaviors

March 24, 2023

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Bennet urges Congress to expand Child Tax Credit post-pandemic

Senator says the funding is being used appropriately and has made a huge impact

March 10, 2023

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Oak Tree youth group expands outreach in Southwest Colorado

Nonprofit has helped 58 youths get off the streets and meet their basic needs

January 9, 2023

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La Plata County makes heartfelt appeal for foster families

Department of Human Services hopes to find nine new families

November 15, 2022