Needham Elementary

Durango School District 9-R

From summer to studying: school is back in session

Needham Elementary students share favorite part of summer, returning to the classroom

August 20, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango School District evacuates Needham Elementary for gas leak

was detected about 1:22 p.m., and leak was contained by 2:03 p.m.

April 24, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango School District 9-R

Elementary school students use LEGOs to learn tech skills

9-R receives $50,000 grant from Durango Education Foundation

April 4, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Education

Needham Elementary School launches Spanish program

Principal says research indicates learning another language is easier at a younger age

January 18, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Community

New school resource officer assigned to Miller Middle School

Durango police chief provides program update to 9-R board, City Council

August 25, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Three Durango schools given governor’s award

Colorado recognizes institutions for student growth over three-year period

March 17, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

7-year-old boy dropped off at wrong bus stop, leaving parent panicked

Durango School District 9-R reviewing procedures with drivers

March 9, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Award and prize

Needham Elementary School math teacher surprised with $25,000 award

Tiffany Miera recognized for her commitment to educational improvement

October 12, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Animas Valley Elementary

New school year comes with upgrades for Durango students

Security and parking improvements prioritized during summer remodels

August 20, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Construction and property

Photos: Finishing touches ahead of new school year

Construction crews lay down new asphalt in the redesigned drop-off area at Needham Elementary School. The area used to house…

August 3, 2022 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Durango High School

Durango School District 9-R gives status update on number of projects

16% of money collected through bond has already been committed

March 22, 2022 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango School District 9-R

Needham Elementary parking lot redesign spells doom for school’s tennis courts

project addressing safety leaves athletes worried about lack of facilities

February 4, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango School District 9-R

Needham Elementary principal is a product of Durango School District

Accelerated student growth a focus after setbacks brought on by COVID-19 Riley Alderton principal of Needham Elementary School in front…

October 3, 2021 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

10 ‘moon trees’ land in Durango

Student’s project honors local astronaut, Earth Day and Apollo mission

April 23, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

At Durango School District 9-R, in-person learning returns

Kindergarten teacher will focus on building social skills with kids

January 17, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

La Plata County has seven active COVID-19 outbreaks at workplaces, restaurants

department urges employers to let staff work remotely

November 12, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

After COVID disruptions, students, parents and teachers return to school

Mother: ‘We know there’s a certain amount of risk we’re assuming’

September 1, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer