Schools

Contests

‘Am I foolish?’ Durango teachers reflect on careers as contract talks resume

Mediation begins Monday as educators seek cost-of-living adjustments

June 1, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Black Lives Matter

Durango School District says directive on flags sent wrong message

9-R leaders explain how decision to remove political symbols was made

October 21, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

What is diversion, and does it work?

workers discuss the importance of preventing youths from facing criminal justice system

November 6, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Political and religious influences amplify in some Colorado school board races

Race, racism and LGBTQ issues have dominated forums.

October 19, 2023 • By Jenny Brundin — Colorado Public Radio

Farmington

New Mexico to offer free meals to all students

Farmington schools prepare for increased food service

April 4, 2023 • David Edward Albright — Herald Staff Writer

Education

Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks

a student needs additional resources, they would be referred to state-run program offering free therapy sessions

January 23, 2023 • Elliott Wenzler — The Colorado Sun

Ballot initiatives

Some La Plata County residents say free school lunches would benefit students and farmers

November ballot initiative would fund nutritious meals for kids statewide

August 17, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

In Durango, life coaching extends to kids

School District 9-R teacher aims to support students and their families

May 20, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

May 11, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango High School

La Plata County commissioner candidate told he can’t gather signatures on 9-R school grounds

Superintendent to review and update policies related to political activities

April 28, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Book

Durango school staff and students build free libraries to expand reading access

Libraries program has placed outdoor bookcases at several mobile home communities

April 27, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Montezuma-Cortez leaves superintendent position open

planned to appoint a superintendent for the 2022-23 school year at Tuesday’s meeting

April 20, 2022 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Coal Bank Pass

Can the next generation of scientists help solve our dust on snow problem?

Lewis College students travel to Coal Bank Pass to examine snowpack and study water resources

April 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Education

Montezuma-Cortez School District announces superintendent finalists

of Education narrows search from nine applicants to three

April 7, 2022 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Education

How the Cortez school board ousted its superintendent

president initially acted alone; ‘daisy chain’ communications were illegal, attorney says

March 19, 2022 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer

Environment

Fort Lewis College charts course for next generation of river stewards

programs tackle education, conservation through experiential learning

March 1, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Finalists for interim Montezuma-Cortez superintendent introduce themselves

Replacement for Risha VanderWey expected March 1

February 19, 2022 • Kala Parkinson — Journal staff writer