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Growing national concern about educational technology reaches Durango School District

Parents form coalition to advocate for more transparency, more say in classroom screen-use

May 6, 2026

Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango hosts Safety Day

Johnny Rooney, front, community educator with Durango Fire Protection District, and Doug Brockett, fire investigator and inspector with DFPD, give…

May 5, 2026

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Colorado Timberline Academy to close amid budget struggles, low enrollment

of directors hopes for eventual reopening

May 5, 2026

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Special education track and field event celebrates 20 years in Durango

Games brings Southwest Colorado students with disabilities together

May 1, 2026

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Durango school board members push back against proposed Sunnyside elementary consolidation

on families too great to justify savings, president says

April 29, 2026

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Durango School District online program will accept small pool of students in inaugural year

Virtual high school learning to launch in August

April 29, 2026

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Forum on proposed Sunnyside consolidation draws vocal crowd

‘No amount of money you save from this closure and consolidation will justify what we will lose,’ parent says

April 28, 2026

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Photos: Building skills

Escalante Middle School eighth graders from left, Wesley Schaefer, 13; Kolten Merrick, 14; and Yanira Rodriguez, 13, build a playhouse…

April 28, 2026

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After-prom event marks more than 20 years of safe celebration

‘It's not just avoiding the bad; it's also promoting connection,’ organizer says

April 28, 2026

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Durango Board of Education seeks feedback on proposed Sunnyside consolidation

would become one with Florida Mesa Elementary for 2027-28 academic year

April 25, 2026

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Sunnyside parent, teachers oppose proposed school merger

Critics question timing ahead of new elementary opening

April 15, 2026

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Durango schools weigh workforce housing purchase amid developer concerns

and unpaid contractors delay decision on townhome project

April 15, 2026

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Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa

Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures

April 11, 2026

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Durango school counselor faces uncertain future after contract nonrenewal

‘I was the sole breadwinner,’ staff member says

April 1, 2026

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Durango High School course supplies on-the-ground conservation education to students

‘It’s just made the experience a little more fun,’ student says

March 21, 2026

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Durango School District paints bleak local, statewide budget outlook

Finance director cites enrollment losses, funding shifts and deficit concerns

March 18, 2026

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Durango School District to launch online learning program

Superintendent says option will help students with anxiety, travel schedules or athletic pursuits

March 16, 2026

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Durango School District explores additional workforce housing

Locations under consideration include near Three Springs, Twin Buttes and Springhill

March 13, 2026

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Durango High School senior pushes cap-and-gown recycling program

costs and environmental concerns drive effort

March 9, 2026

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Durango School District announces staffing cuts, reassignments

Shrinking enrollment contributes to ‘toughest budget year in recent memory’

March 6, 2026

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Durango School District board appoints former teacher to fill vacant seat

candidates interviewed during selection process

February 26, 2026

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Storm brings 4-12 inches of snow to La Plata County

totals vary greatly across the region; regardless, residents rejoice

February 20, 2026

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Durango school board seat remains vacant after nearly monthlong search

District D post draws no applicants despite efforts to recruit

February 9, 2026

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Regional science fair explores musical chickens, AI, cybertrucks and cereal brands

‘We’re inspiring these young minds to get involved in early problem-solving in real life situations,’ organizer says

February 5, 2026