Language

Report details how Colorado agencies can better support non-English speakers

State government programs are making strides toward better access for non-English-speaking Coloradans, a new report found, but more resources and coordination across agencies may be needed t...

DATE: Dec 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fort Lewis College lands grant to support teacher diversity

School of education looks to support expansion in learning of Spanish and Indigenous languages

DATE: Oct 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How Durango School District supported newcomer students to practice English this year

9-R received 36 new-to-English students last school year, compared with six in 2021

DATE: Sep 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interpreter training program helping break language barriers in La Plata County

Interpretation service network building equity and opportunity

DATE: Feb 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Food Equity Coalition wraps first Spanish language Community Empowerment Program

Leadership, community focus of nine-session work group

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Needham Elementary School launches Spanish program

Principal says research indicates learning another language is easier at a younger age

DATE: Jan 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School teacher breathes new life into Indigenous language

Elfreida Begay translates words that are relevant to most teens, sparking interest among students

DATE: Nov 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango hires Spanish interpreter for municipal court proceedings

Providing accurate translation services part of city’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

DATE: Jun 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango forms partnerships for Spanish- and English-speaking food business courses

Program focuses on basic food safety and best practices

DATE: May 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Larry Williams wasn’t given a Navajo translator; he died after his hospital visit

Family files medical malpractice lawsuit against San Juan Regional Medical Center

DATE: Mar 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Navajo dictionary provides scientific terms for Native speakers

Sterling Martin studied biochemistry in college but found some words don’t translate into Diné Bizaad

DATE: Dec 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Colorado using the right weather words when it’s time for an ‘alerta’?

Studies show language used to issue warnings may not be strong enough in Spanish or in English

DATE: Oct 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ballantine Communications, Inc.
Durango Herald Durango Herald Store The Journal The Tri-City Record
DGO Directory Plus BCI Media Services
Events Four Corners Expos Browse Local Jobs Careers With Us
Contact Us
News tip/feedback Letter to the Editor Submit Local Brief FAQs About/History
Report a paper delivery issue/suspend delivery Advertise with Us Staff/Contact
Find Us
E-Edition
RSS Alexa

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages

Get The Herald

Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox:

© 2025 Durango Herald | Ballantine Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy