Sunnyside Elementary

Local News

Durango school board members push back against proposed Sunnyside elementary consolidation

on families too great to justify savings, president says

April 29, 2026

Local News

Forum on proposed Sunnyside consolidation draws vocal crowd

‘No amount of money you save from this closure and consolidation will justify what we will lose,’ parent says

April 28, 2026

Local News

Durango Board of Education seeks feedback on proposed Sunnyside consolidation

would become one with Florida Mesa Elementary for 2027-28 academic year

April 25, 2026

Local News

Sunnyside parent, teachers oppose proposed school merger

Critics question timing ahead of new elementary opening

April 15, 2026

Local News

Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa

Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures

April 11, 2026

Local News

La Plata Electric Association Sunnyside solar project officially complete

garden has the ability to provide power for about 600 homes

June 13, 2024

Local News

Authorities identify drivers involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash south of Durango

Accident closed U.S. Highway 550 for several hours near Sunnyside Elementary

February 22, 2024

Regional News

Dog-attacking mountain lion in Nederland was healthy, hadn’t recently fed on dogs

lion had gunshot wounds on its head and chest after a man killed it as it attacked his dog, officials…

February 16, 2023

Local News

Durango choir singers selected for all-state performance

Aspiring performers get opportunity to present their skills on the big stage in Colorado Springs

January 11, 2023

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

Local News

Law enforcement identifies man killed in U.S. Highway 550 crash

say alcohol being investigated as possible factor

August 10, 2020

Local News

Residents submit 400 signatures in support of rural library district

may be asked in November to fund sites

July 24, 2019

Local News

Durango School District expected to fund branch libraries for one more year

may be asked to increase taxes in November

May 14, 2019

Local News

Residents work to save Sunnyside, Fort Lewis Mesa libraries

applying for grants, exploring special taxing districts

November 9, 2018

Local News

Second-graders gain STEAM

Sunnyside students work on math, engineering skills

December 24, 2017

Education

Durango 9-R approves budget, saves libraries

Friends of the Durango Public Library helping to fund libraries

June 21, 2017

Education

Three Durango 9-R schools honored by state

Valley, Riverview noted for growth, Sunnyside for excellence

March 1, 2017

Local News

Some Durango 9-R school boundaries may change

Overcrowding at Park and Florida Mesa, resources available at Sunnyside elementary

December 13, 2016

Local News

Durango to mourn Blue Angels pilot Jeff Kuss on Saturday

Mother: ‘He was way more than a pilot’

June 7, 2016

Local News

Durango High School activities director, Sunnyside principal hired

administrators start July 1 along with new transportation director

June 1, 2016

Local News

9-R budget: Every addition requires cuts elsewhere

draft would add positions to middle schools

May 24, 2016

Local News

Four-year-olds to get free book this week

Giraffes Can’t Dance available at all county libraries

April 12, 2016

Local News

GOCO awards nearly $400,000 for outdoor projects in Durango

money will go to FLC, Sunnyside elementary

April 11, 2016

Local News

9-R Board seeks community input in survey regarding mill levy

must make decision on potential mill levy by end of April

April 9, 2016