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Fort Lewis College to create humanities lab with $1.35 million grant
On-campus site to be housed in Center of Southwest Studies
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Bayfield High School instructor named semifinalist for Teacher of the Year
‘It's a great honor and a great opportunity,’ nominee says
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Durango Public Library’s summer reading program helps kids, adults ‘Dig into Reading’
Progress can be tracked toward prizes through August
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Durango parents report chaos at overflowing high school graduation
Event was ‘free for all’ and ‘disaster,’ mother says
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Durango school board approves teacher, staff pay increases
Union lead negotiator calls process positive, productive
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Childcare access crisis in La Plata County impacts families, economy
River Mist Preschool shutters; cites out-of-reach insurance costs
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Durango Early Learning Center to build nature-based playground
New all-natural structure to replace decades-old former play area
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Photos: Durango Big Picture High School graduates receive diplomas
Christin Oney, administration assistant with Durango Big Picture High School, places Hawaiian leis around Liliana Tower, 18, and fellow graduates before the start of the graduation ceremony Thursday at Rotary…
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Pueblo Community College Southwest graduates 367 students
‘You were here because you brought a dream to life,’ nursing faculty member says. “You set a goal and you didn't quit’
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Bayfield School District reverses decision to move Wolverine Academy to high school campus
Feedback from families influenced change of heart, superintendent says
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Bayfield School District names sole interim superintendent finalist
Durango-based candidate offers extensive education, leadership background
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Durango school board sounds alarm that other schools may need to be consolidated
Sunnyside decision postponed; members want to study districtwide finances
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Colorado Timberline Academy to close amid budget struggles, low enrollment
Board of directors hopes for eventual reopening
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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 on Saturday on campus. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Graduates wait…
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Special education track and field event celebrates 20 years in Durango
Bowker Games brings Southwest Colorado students with disabilities together
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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
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Durango school board members push back against proposed Sunnyside elementary consolidation
Impact on families too great to justify savings, president says
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 says
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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 says
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Durango Board of Education seeks feedback on proposed Sunnyside consolidation
School would become one with Florida Mesa Elementary for 2027-28 academic year
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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 she educates guests, observes medical operations and learns clinical procedures.…
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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
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Bayfield School District cuts programs amid budget crisis
Staffing, academic offerings and Wolverine Academy impacted
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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