School Safety

Local News

How do La Plata County schools explain the ‘why’ behind shooting drills?

Direct, individualized communication is the best way to approach conversations, experts say

October 8, 2025

Local News

Durango police strive for balance when responding to school threats

‘Don't mistake our kindness for weakness,’ deputy chief says. ‘We will be there when it’s time to be there’

April 1, 2024

Local News

Safety director with Durango School District 9-R to retire at end of academic year

Morris reflects on how security has changed over past 30 years

March 12, 2024

Local News

New school resource officer assigned to Miller Middle School

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

August 25, 2023

Local News

New school year comes with upgrades for Durango students

Security and parking improvements prioritized during summer remodels

August 20, 2022

Local News

Durango School District upgrades campus entryways for safety

Vestibules designed to improve security and eliminate distractions

July 12, 2022

Local News

Kids Are Worth It event tackles substance use among teens

Speakers address dangers of fentanyl, how parents can talk to children

May 27, 2022

Local News

Suspected fentanyl found at Bayfield Middle School

Marshal’s Office investigating how pill was introduced to locker room

April 28, 2022

Local News

Park Elementary lockout lifted as police respond to armed suspect on East Eighth Avenue

Incident did not pose immediate threat to students or staff; classes resumed as normal

April 27, 2022

Local News

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

Education

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

Regional News

Colorado to offer COVID-19 testing for every student in state

Program helps isolate positive cases before outbreaks

August 12, 2021

Local News

Two children injured in crash involving school bus

Colorado State Patrol says bus driver cited with careless driving causing injury

March 26, 2021

Local News

Durango School District to seek $90M in new bonds

to decide on money for maintenance, security upgrades, charter schools

August 26, 2020

Local News

Durango student may face renewed charges for alleged shooting threats

was dismissed in 2017, but reinstated by Colorado Supreme Court

May 4, 2020

Local News

Durango School District 9-R weighs cellphone ban

school students could be prohibited from use

January 15, 2020

Local News

Gun discovered in Montezuma-Cortez High School locker

Investigators say student was looking to sell weapon

December 19, 2019

Local News

Ignacio students likely expelled after bringing pellet gun onto school bus

Children were not in danger, district official says

November 22, 2019

Regional News

Colorado school safety committee produces 5 bills

The Denver Post reports the interim committee didn’t introduce any bills on controversial topics, such as gun control or arming…

November 3, 2019

Local News

Survey seeks input on school security, arming guards in Durango

District garners hundreds of responses in first four days

October 21, 2019

Local News

Durango School District forum highlights new security personnel, investments

security guards one of many possible steps

October 10, 2019

Local News

9-R could ask voters for a bond to improve infrastructure

officials say aging buildings need to be addressed

September 10, 2019

Local News

Durango schools tighten security, will seek feedback on arming guards

District does not plan to arm teachers, administrators

September 7, 2019

Local News

Durango man drives into ditch to avoid hitting school bus

Authorities remind drivers to be on lookout for buses making stops

August 25, 2019