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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

DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Staff received written warnings for failing to supervise children

DATE: Jan 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Two children went without supervision during Gametime session

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Amid a worsening crisis in New Mexico of children sleeping in state offices for lack of adequate foster homes and a bleeding child welfare workforce, the light at the end of the tunnel can s...

DATE: Dec 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

La Plata County family finds purpose through fostering and adoption

Couple has welcomed nearly 80 children into their home

DATE: Nov 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Durango a ‘microcosm’ reflecting issues across the nation

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Montessori School celebrates 20 years of student-led learning

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

DATE: Oct 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango after-school nonprofit opens in new location

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

DATE: Sep 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library

Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026

DATE: Jul 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Powerhouse unveils master plan for major renovation

Project expected to cost about $10 million

DATE: Jul 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango contemplates how to contribute to child care investment fund

Lodgers tax revenues, county collaboration discussed

DATE: Jun 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday