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Durango rocketry team learns from last year’s mistakes ahead of this weekend’s competition
Students will use various nose cone sizes to adapt for low-altitude conditions
Education
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Southern Ute flag raised for first time at Ignacio High School
Native American Youth Organization eyes consistency under leadership of Kristean Velasquez
Tri-Cities
Update: Farmington Municipal Schools tight-lipped about teacher departure
Student walkout meets resistance and suspension; theater teacher’s behavior in question
Local News
Durango students’ advocacy leads to passing of state Narcan bill
Student says more can be done about drug education
Tri-Cities
Senior prank at Aztec High School goes wrong
Classes were relocated because of disruption
Local News
The Hive inches closer to finding a new home in Durango
Future of youth program has been in doubt since running into lease problems
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Bayfield High School students shine at annual art competition
Event was held April 25 at BHS Gymnasium
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Durango School District hit with fine for mass email mentioning political candidate
District says communication was meant to inform, not advocate
Regional News
Littleton bus aide accused of assaulting disabled students appears in court, faces 10 additional charges
(AP Photo/Jenny Kane)Jenny Kane Arapahoe County prosecutors on Friday filed an additional 10 charges against a Littleton Public Schools bus aide who they allege repeatedly physically abused nonverbal autistic kids…
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Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduation
FLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday
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Fort Lewis College’s first COVID class graduates
Students celebrate persevering through pandemic atop college life during Saturday’s commencement
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Former Bayfield resident honored for early childhood education efforts
Jackie Morlan worked with children and adults with disabilities for decades
Tri-Cities
How a Piedra Vista senior advocated for inclusive language at graduation
Principal and graduation committee initially denied Navajo language in graduation program
Education
Summer Institutes registration is open for June programs
The programs are put on by Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, Fort Lewis, PCC and other partners
Local News
Bayfield educators getting pay raise entering 2024-25
Certified staff members, including teachers, will get $8,000 salary increase
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Big Picture High School students move to Impact Center after waterline break
City of Durango investigating cause of leak
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Teacher, coach hired as new principal for Ignacio High School
Alisha Gullion says her goal is to ‘maintain consistency’ in new role
Local News
Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class
Students will use marketing skills to help spread awareness about fire safety
Regional News
To spread word of free tuition and boost low-income enrollment, one university goes on Western Slope high school tour
Colorado Mesa University President John Marshall visits Rifle High School on April 9, 2024, as the university starts rolling out the CMU Promise program, which offers tuition to students from…
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Ignacio School District employees to receive pay raises
Teachers, district leadership will get $7,000 salary increases entering 2024-25
Local News
Durango High School students offer EKG testing for hands-on learning
Teacher says students will gain valuable experience while providing a needed service
Local News
Bayfield High School names new principal
Previously a K-12 principal in Norwood, Sam Ryan has background as media arts and business teacher, clinical counselor
Local News
Bayfield Primary School opens kindergarten enrollment
Parents are encouraged to attend orientation sessions May 22 and 23, register their children early
Education
Mancos science students walk away with multiple awards at state science fair
Multiple students were given grand awards and Brady Archer won two teacher awards
Local News
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Colorado celebrates 40 years of helping local children
Executive director says the organization has evolved over time
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Durango school district administration moves into new location
Previous address on East 12th Street is now closed for district use
Local News
Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, Bayfield High to host ‘Hire Me Fair’
Seniors will have a chance to meet with ‘forward-thinking businesses’
Education
Researchers seek participants for Indigenous education survey
The survey aims to help improve education for students
Local News
Durango School District contemplates $150M bond for new school, other upgrades
9-R looks to purchase more buildings instead of leasing property
Tri-Cities
Students get saucy at Farmington Junior Chef Competition
Munchy Maker wins big; Knights’ green chili sauce noodles win a spot on the lunch menu