Language – The Durango Herald

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

Groups celebrate language diversity in Durango

Efforts underway to develop tools, improve programs that bridge communication barriers

DATE: Sep 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District seeks reading curriculum that fits its core values

A state-approved program must be adopted by Aug. 1

DATE: Feb 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education

Fort Lewis College to put $1.5 million toward Native language revitalization

Summer institute will begin in 2024 and feature four Indigenous languages

DATE: Jan 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2

Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on Saturday

Durango hosts track meet on Saturday

Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand JunctionDHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

DHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday

Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun

Photos: Figure skaters show off their skillsDurango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Durango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit

The Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoon

Skyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen Field