Education

Local News

Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County holding public tours, expanding operations

operation also adding new animal stalls and pastures

August 18, 2024

Education

Is the four-day school week helping students and teachers?

A report shows the practice doesn’t benefit students or help with recruitment, retention

August 16, 2024

Local News

Search committee established for hiring of new Fort Lewis College president

of trustees seek help from outside firm for recruiting

August 16, 2024

Local News

Bayfield High grad now leading Fort Lewis College’s Four Corners Water Center

Program focuses on developing ‘collaborative solutions’ to overcome existing and future water challenges

August 15, 2024

Local News

Bayfield school officials will host workshops about master facilities plan

District looking for 30 to 40 participants to address aging buildings

August 14, 2024

Education

Kemper Elementary’s first day of school starts with evacuation

alarms required all in the building to evacuate

August 12, 2024

Local News

Residents near library ask City Council to apply brakes on Head Start proposal

officials acknowledge public engagement needs work; next meeting will focus on listening

August 8, 2024

Local News

Bayfield High’s Natalie Wright named state FFA officer

was BHS FFA Chapter’s first-ever officer chosen for state position

August 7, 2024

Local News

Residents blast city of Durango for its (lack of) public process in neighborhood development decisions

40 neighbors near library grilled planners

August 6, 2024

Local News

Durango’s Head Start, workforce housing proposal subject of Monday public meeting

'Opaque’ process causes residents to question project transparency

August 2, 2024

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

Local News

Technology in agriculture luring more students to field, Colorado State University president says

Parsons visited Durango, Western Slope as part of community outreach trip

July 31, 2024

Education

Kwiyagat Community Academy adds fourth grade, emphasizes Ute language

leaders hope to eventually have a K-12 school, community college and trade school on tribal land

July 31, 2024

Local News

Fort Lewis College outdoor program offers teachers innovative way to view curriculum

Five-day float in Utah seeks to offer new ways to think about learning

July 26, 2024

Local News

Miller Middle School students to begin year in temporary location

month’s fire delayed completion of new building, according to 9-R

July 23, 2024

Local News

Durango school district reopens Miller Middle School bike trail

Concerns over bike access causes 9-R to reverse its decision to close all trails at the school

July 21, 2024

Local News

Summer construction projects at Durango School District focus on safety, general upkeep

electrical and cooling systems haven’t been updated since 1970s

July 19, 2024

Regional News

Colorado is the fifth most expensive state for child care. Advocates launch a campaign for why a collective approach is needed

Durango resident Heather Haaland watches her son Myles Drinker, 3, go down the slide while holding her baby Reece Drinker,…

July 13, 2024

Local News

Bayfield High School hires its second principal since April

Wayman will be arriving from Gallup, N.M., in time for 2024-25 school year

July 10, 2024

Local News

Durango announces partnership to relocate Tri-County Head Start

Plata Economic Development Alliance receives $55,000 for child care needs assessment

July 7, 2024

Tri-Cities

Central Consolidated Schools mourns death of Kirtland Central High School principal

Superintendent issues statement to Kirtland families

July 2, 2024

Local News

FLC student marketing agency takes off with new Katz School of Business funding

Students help develop strategies to drive customer traffic

June 24, 2024

Tri-Cities

Update: Major storm hits San Juan County

winds, heavy rain and golf ball-size hail cause extensive damage

June 24, 2024

Education

Montezuma-Cortez school staff speak of ‘climate of distrust’

Seventh grade counselor Robyne Cote addresses the board during citizen comments. (Screen Capture via Zoom) Frustrations focus on staff workload,…

June 21, 2024