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Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts

Colorado Legislature

Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts

Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses

March 19, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango School District paints bleak local, statewide budget outlook

Durango School District 9-R

Durango School District paints bleak local, statewide budget outlook

Finance director cites enrollment losses, funding shifts and deficit concerns

March 18, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango School District to launch online learning program

Durango School District 9-R

Durango School District to launch online learning program

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

March 16, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College announces new Student Affairs vice president

Fort Lewis College announces new Student Affairs vice president

New Mexico-based candidate to start July 1

March 14, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay

Dolores school board reviews absenteeism, discusses teacher pay

Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students

March 13, 2026 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango

Powerhouse gives first look at new child care center in Durango

WonderLab Early Learning scheduled to open in September

March 11, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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

Animas High School

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

Rising costs and environmental concerns drive effort

March 10, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer