April 3-9 was designated Week of the Young Child, and
Durango parents and local caregivers came out in force for
the health and well being of Durango's younger half.
Designed to help adults acknowledge that children's opportunities
are the sole responsibility of their elders is the mission
of Week of the Young Child. Local children's organizations
and community support groups gathered at the
Durango Mall Saturday for the Kids Fair in conjunction with
Week of the Young Child. Kids of all ages participated in a
multitude of activities provided by local organizations,
which provided a wealth of entertainment for both parents
and children alike.
Niauis Begaye, 8, shows off her brand new lady bug, which was painted on her right cheek
at the Durango Mall on Saturday during the Week of the Young Child’s Kid Fair.
Andrew Casoose spins the game show wheel at the La Plata County Clicks booth as his twin
brother, Christopher, passes behind him.
Kennedy Sandoval prepares to play with a ball of Play-Doh at the Durango Mall on
Saturday.
Ethan Craig, 2, relaxes beneath a giant
cone in the ice cream truck Saturday.
Callum Marshall, 2, plays with a balloon
at a table full of children during
Saturday's festivities.
Fiona Rodebaugh, 5, learns how to keep her teeth clean and out of the dentist's chair
with a little help from Jan Lawrence of the Southwest Smile Makers.
Amelia O'Toole, 2, stays upright and avoids the collision behind her during playtime on
the inflatable trampoline.
