Education

Colorado Timberline Academy to close amid budget struggles, low enrollment

of directors hopes for eventual reopening

May 5, 2026

Photos: Fort Lewis College commencement ceremony

Families and friends look on as the graduates enter Ray Dennison Memorial Field during the Fort Lewis College commencement ceremony…

May 2, 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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New Fort Lewis College training program aims to create pathways to water careers

Monthlong offering presented by Project RUN, FLC@Work and others

April 30, 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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Emmy-nominated Indigenous filmmaker to speak at Fort Lewis College commencement

‘We’re beyond excited to welcome someone who is deeply committed to telling Indigenous stories,’ FLC president says

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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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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Fort Lewis College names new diversity affairs vice president

Christine Nelson will take lead on reconciliation, tribal nation partnerships and student belonging

April 28, 2026

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Fort Lewis College awards funding, scholarships in Hawk Tank competition

‘It's really cool to see all these kids spread their wings and do some magical stuff,’ event leader, business professor…

April 26, 2026

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Bayfield School District families alleged bullying, inadequate special education programming

‘All of us kind of had the same problem, and all of us ended up pulling our kids out,’ parent…

April 26, 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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Animas High School juniors learn the ropes during internships

Animas High School junior Vivian Van Delden is an intern for Sea Turtle Inc. in South Padre Island, Texas, where…

April 23, 2026

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Bayfield School District superintendent to resign after one year on the job

‘It is with a mix of emotions that I share my decision,’ Dylan Connell says

April 23, 2026

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Bayfield School District cuts programs amid budget crisis

Staffing, academic offerings and Wolverine Academy impacted

April 23, 2026

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La Plata Economic Development Alliance advances workforce housing, child care efforts

$5.6 million identified to invest in early child care

April 19, 2026

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Fort Lewis College formally invests first Native American president

‘Today, I stand before you, a testament to the strength and resiliency of Indigenous people,’ Heather Shotton says

April 17, 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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Bayfield School District launches online learning program

‘This is about providing students with a program that works for them,’ high school principal says

April 9, 2026

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Fifteen Bayfield School District staff members accept buyouts amid budget cuts

District projects $1.39 million in savings for 2026-27

April 8, 2026

Business

Colorado ranks high in degrees but fewer credentials are paying off

East High School's graduation ceremony at the Denver Coliseum on May 21, 2024. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) Colorado is one of…

April 6, 2026

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Escalante Middle schoolers qualify for state history competition

‘We learn about history so mistakes are not repeated,’ student says

April 5, 2026

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Fort Lewis College launches four-week Women’s Leadership in Practice series

Program created in response to feedback, demand, college says

April 3, 2026