Children - The Journal

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

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

DATE: Nov 7, 2022 | CATEGORY:

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

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

DATE: Jul 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

A look into the alternative teachings of Mancos early childhood school

Dragonfly School is in its third academic year and will add a first grade in the 2022-2023 school year

DATE: Mar 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: 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

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local author draws attention to foster crisis with new book

‘Kokoon on a Hill’ details author’s experience of being a foster parent in Montezuma County

DATE: Dec 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Social Services hosts meeting on becoming a foster parent

Shortage in Montezuma County forces kids to move farther away from home

DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County seeks more foster parents

Out-of-county placements not ideal for children

DATE: Nov 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Statewide youth mental health crisis affects Montezuma County

State organizations urge Gov. Polis to allocate $150 million for youth mental health

DATE: Nov 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Popular Cortez endurance race is a fundraiser for youth programs

12 Hours of Mesa Verde donates sponsorship proceeds to community

DATE: Nov 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Friday youth programs starting at Mancos Public Library

The educational programs will be offered every Friday starting Sept. 17

DATE: Sep 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Imagination Library on the rebound, final fundraising needed

Program for childhood literacy gets boost from Montezuma County, anonymous donation

DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Social Services hires additional fraud investigator, child protection aide

Increased case loads prompts two new hires

DATE: Aug 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News