Adult education

Local News

La Plata County Jail inmate graduates from GED program

Education reduces risk of recidivism, prepares inmates for life outside prison

November 1, 2025

Local News

Durango Adult Education Center braces for staff cuts

Nonprofit poised to lose 40% of its funding after passage of federal budget bill

July 8, 2025

Education

PCC Southwest to offer introductory forestry and fire mitigation classes again in 2025

classes are open to adults with high school diplomas and high school students

January 30, 2025

Local News

Durango Adult Education Center’s Fast and Curious 5K and 10K races return in August

Participants encouraged to register for third annual fun run by Aug. 12

July 31, 2024

Education

PCC to offer free certificate programs in wildfire mitigation and forestry

programs will accept 20 students, with enrollment opening on March 11

March 7, 2024

Local News

Durango Adult Education Center raises $3,330 at Fast & Curious fundraiser

Organization helps people through economic, social barriers with GED, language programs

June 29, 2023

Local News

‘The possibilities are endless’: Seven walk in Durango’s GED graduation ceremony

36 have successfully completed program so far this year

June 1, 2023

Local News

Adult Education Center in Durango to host 5k and 10k fundraiser

GED, English as second language programs receive up to half of funding from community donations

June 1, 2023

Local News

Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?

Hickenlooper praises such programs in committee hearing

February 17, 2023

Local News

No two students are alike at the Durango Adult Education Center

Nonprofit organization recently added computer literacy program to meet needs of its diverse, often dismissed population

December 20, 2022

Local News

Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

May 17, 2022

Local News

GED, ESL classes offered in Durango, Cortez

All classes are free and will meet online over Zoom, Mondays to Fridays. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are offered.…

March 3, 2021

Local News

Bayfield library brings latest tech, including Zoom, to seniors

‘We’re happy to be a source of empowerment’

February 27, 2021

Local News

Residents at Durango’s Lumien 2 get skill-building support

National nonprofit offers programs in home buying, obtaining a GED and more

January 14, 2021

Local News

Putting in some turns for a good cause

hit slopes to raise money for avalanche education

January 10, 2021

New Mexico

Chevron boosts San Juan College inclusion, bridge programs

$30,000 grant will help minority students entering college

December 25, 2020

Local News

Straight-A Durango student, who had life interrupted, takes care of unfinished business

Jennifer Gallegos-Bay helped family before returning to school

August 24, 2020

Local News

Safe Sister takes on women’s self-defense in La Plata County

Program teaches legal, practical strategies for personal protection

January 21, 2020

Local News

Bayfield a college town? Pueblo Community College opens satellite site

Courses target high school, continuing education students

December 2, 2019

Health

Students learn to protect their minds from toxic stress

Techniques build resiliency, prevent trauma from shaping lives

May 23, 2019

Local News

Inmates receive access to adult education

helps 12 people at La Plata County Jail earn GED certificates

April 27, 2019

Local News

Leader of DU’s school of social work campus in Durango to retire

Ellingson helped found the program

October 14, 2018

Local News

Animas High School graduate to take a trip back in time

Fellow recipient wants to popularize Cambrian explosion

August 6, 2018

Local News

Talk about town: For pocketbook conscious students, Fort Lewis College is a smart choice

According to a study conducted by Zippia, graduates of Fort Lewis College are the top earners from any small college…

July 25, 2018