Children

The Durango Herald

Community-led program asks what can be done for local youths struggling

UP for Students seeks to use programs already in place for La Plata County youths

November 7, 2022

Local News

Abortion advocates, opponents look to a post-Roe future in Durango and Colorado

likely to see more women traveling from Texas, Utah and Arizona for procedure

July 3, 2022

Local News

COVID-19 vaccines for young children to begin this week in La Plata County

Pediatric offices will start vaccinating kids 5 and younger after federal approval

June 22, 2022

Local News

Baby formula shortage challenges Durango’s families and their support programs

drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

June 7, 2022

Gallery

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Sprite Kids Race

The Sprite Kids Race Sunday at Fort Lewis College. (Nathan Van Arsdale/Ballantine Communications)cca

May 30, 2022

Local News

In Durango, life coaching extends to kids

School District 9-R teacher aims to support students and their families

May 20, 2022

Local News

Colorado lawmakers want to spell it out: It’s legal for kids to play outside alone

A bipartisan measure would clarify that it isn’t child abuse for children to play outside or stay home without parents

February 18, 2022

Regional News

Advocates to push for overhaul of Colorado’s youth residential centers

Facilities are closing, staff is quitting and children are getting worse – not better

December 30, 2021

Local News

Child sexual violence survivors in La Plata County will soon get the centralized care they need

Durango’s first child advocacy center nears opening

November 24, 2021

Business

11-year-old on rocky road to success

Kendrick Keene finances Roth IRA, brokerage account selling polished rocks, geologic knowledge to tourists

July 26, 2021

Local News

Amber Alert suspect arrested after nighttime search west of Dolores

Regional law enforcement agencies team up in search for missing children

July 9, 2021

Local News

The Hive nonprofit takes youth activities, programs outdoors

Fundraiser Saturday features music, poetry, climbing, scavenger hunt

July 3, 2021

Business

New Mexico gives most US funding to child care of any state

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces an increase in child care subsidies on Thursday, July 1, 2021, in Santa Fe, N.M.…

July 1, 2021

Local News

Durango 12- to 15-year-olds roll up sleeves for shot in the arm

Vaccination clinics in La Plata County open to adolescents

May 14, 2021

Local News

Summer camps walloped by pandemic prepare to reopen

health measures in place to limit COVID spread

May 12, 2021

Local News

Parents launch support group to help ‘neuro-diverse’ children

Conditions include autism, Tourette syndrome and attention deficit disorder

April 20, 2021

Local News

Bennet: ‘We do not have to accept massive childhood poverty’

Senator pushes to make child tax credit permanent

April 11, 2021

Local News

Bayfield library launches program to help children get ready for school

Activity bags, podcast lay groundwork for kindergarten

April 5, 2021

Local News

Dolores teacher from Sudan releases children’s book

‘My Beautiful Colors’ draws from refugee experience of Sudan’s civil war

March 17, 2021

Local News

15 students, 2 instructors test positive for COVID-19 at Durango Gymnastics building

School-aged children account for more than 20% of cases in March

March 17, 2021

Local News

Community Treehouse gives parents a break during pandemic

Bayfield play space fosters community

December 26, 2020

Local News

Holiday fundraiser aims to help children in need, support Durango businesses

advocacy organization raises concerns about abuse, neglect during school closures

November 29, 2020

Local News

Durango writer turns pandemic challenges into children’s podcast

‘My hope is it fills a lot of needs’

November 28, 2020

Local News

Preschool slots available with Durango School District 9-R

Financial assistance can cut costs for eligible families

August 17, 2020