Education

Montezuma Land Conservancy developing 80-acre farm

“We’re learning tons about the land and how to take care of it,” Jay Loschert, the group’s outreach and education…

April 26, 2017

Four Corners school district offers $80,000 teaching salaries

Teacher turnover is a major problem at Montezuma Creek Elementary School due to unusual working conditions, the Deseret News reported.…

April 25, 2017

Local News

Democrats kill attempt to provide tax credits for private education

Bill would have provide incentive to withdraw from public schools

April 24, 2017

Local News

Photo: Bluegrass Meltdown goes to school

Escalante Middle School students from left, Adam Brown, 13; Alex Charpentier, music teacher; Ana Cuntz, 13; Lila Trono, 14; and…

April 21, 2017

Local News

Fort Lewis College to emphasize STEM majors to increase enrollment

School dealing with reality of higher education today

April 13, 2017

Local News

Concerto winner Rebecca Bowers to play with San Juan Youth Symphony

15-year-old selected for ‘clarity and confidence of her performance’

April 13, 2017

Local News

Effort to reward top-performing schools dies in committee

Bill could have cost Durango 9-R more than $455,000

April 12, 2017

Local News

McLachlan/Coram teacher shortage bill passes Senate committee

Issues about licensure, tardy response divert debate

April 12, 2017

Local News

Fort Lewis College boosts efforts to recruit students

Enrollment drop comes with higher admission standards

April 11, 2017

Local News

Delayed start Tuesday for Durango High School ninth and 12th graders

It is testing day for 10th and 11th graders

April 10, 2017

Local News

Room and board, fees to cost more at Fort Lewis College

Tuition increases likely to come in late May

April 7, 2017

Local News

New Fort Lewis College sciences building named Sitter Family Hall

Dedication to be held Friday, fundraising ongoing

April 5, 2017

Local News

Creativity Festivity kicks off its 23rd year Thursday

Durango School District 9-R, Animas High and the Durango Montessori schools are participating in the project, which is celebrating its…

April 4, 2017

Regional News

College free speech bill signed by Gov. Hickenlooper

Law goes into effect Nov. 9

April 4, 2017

Local News

Dolores to open infant-toddler center

Grants, tuition allow school district to add 16 kids to its student body

April 2, 2017

Business

Southwest Innovation Corridor builds startup culture

Grants save Go Code in Durango, provide internships

March 31, 2017

Local News

Southwest Colorado Community College expands nursing programs

Community college to offer bachelor’s degrees

March 30, 2017

Local News

FLC announces new dean of Arts & Sciences

Jesse Peters will come from North Carolina

March 29, 2017

Local News

Colorado budget increases funding for education

Rural hospitals would take a hit under $28.3 billion proposal

March 28, 2017

Regional News

Hospitals could lose $264 million under proposed budget

Per-pupil funding for K-12 goes up but so does the negative factor

March 24, 2017

Local News

Two District 9-R schools to welcome new principals in 2017-2018

Park Elementary and Miller Middle start new chapter

March 23, 2017

Local News

Student project will save money at Durango High School

DECA students’ plan calls for increased illumination, decreased costs at DHS

March 23, 2017

Business

Durango couple launches Highland Helicopters to fill flying niche

Company offers training, search and rescue services and private flights

March 22, 2017

Local News

Legislative Roundup: Bill advances to toughen penalties for texting while driving

A bill that would increase the penalty for texting while driving to a Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense with a…

March 21, 2017