Education

State Historical Fund grants $250K for Root Cellar Barn at The Old Fort in Hesperus

Building deficiencies were harming crops grown by students in Fort Lewis College’s Farmer In Training Program

January 5, 2024

Colorado becomes one of the first to employ an incarcerated professor

David Carrillo, pictured here at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, is the first incarcerated person in Colorado to teach a…

January 5, 2024

Tri-Cities

Four Corners storm closes schools in San Juan County

Jackknifed semitrailer closes U.S. Highway 160 south of Cortez

January 4, 2024

Local News

Fort Lewis College to cover student tuition for families with yearly income under $70K

Institution looks to increase access to higher education through a combination of funding sources

January 2, 2024

Local News

Durango school district receives $50K donation for SOIL grow dome

Plata County CSU Extension Office’s contribution will help alleviate cost for district, as 9-R showcases sustainability efforts

December 31, 2023

Local News

Durango High School students raising money for hands-on learning opportunity in Panama

Members of Future Health Professionals club seeks funding to give access to health care in Latin America

December 30, 2023

Regional News

As student debt declines in Colorado, a new report says a postsecondary credential is essential to earning more

New graduates line up before the start of a community college commencement in East Rutherford, N.J., in 2018. U.S. Senate…

December 26, 2023

Local News

Former Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees member calls out institution over Native American tuition waiver language

Colorado family law attorney says college is trying to redefine what it means to be Indigenous

December 21, 2023

Education

Durango school district comments on Gov. Polis property tax reduction letter

of Education assures residents that the district will not be impacted

December 17, 2023

Local News

Animas High School wins ‘Performance with Distinction’ award

treasurer says new school building has helped with enrollment

December 15, 2023

Regional News

Colorado educators call for change of a system ‘on the brink of crisis’

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan visits with young student Mario Corona, age 6, in kindergarten at McGlone Elementary School in…

December 15, 2023

Local News

Financial literacy classes available at Pagosa Springs High School

Bank promoting movement to ensure students are more financially literate

December 14, 2023

Local News

Photos: Riverview Elementary students prepare holiday meals

Students created meal kits on Wednesday for those in need ahead of Christmas

December 13, 2023

Local News

‘Swat’ call sends Durango High School into ‘secure’ mode

were locked while law enforcement investigated

December 7, 2023

Local News

Fort Lewis College experiences surge in donations during 2023 GivingTuesday

college’s primary focus will be utilizing funds for new sports performance center, nursing collaborative

December 6, 2023

Local News

Are art and artificial intelligence compatible?

can be a powerful tool, but how it’s wielded is important, Fort Lewis College students and staff say

December 6, 2023

Local News

Mountain Middle School wins state ‘Performance with Distinction’ accreditation

Charter school wins award for the eighth time in 11 years

December 4, 2023

Local News

Durango School District 9-R sees spike in extracurricular activity participation

Durango High School has nearly 1,000 students involved with athletics

December 2, 2023

Local News

New Miller Middle School building construction now halfway finished

60,000-square-foot building expected to be finished by fall semester in 2024

November 30, 2023

Local News

Durango school district administration will have a new home

District finds new space after putting historic building up for sale three years ago; 9-R will move to Columbine Center…

November 19, 2023

Regional News

Legislation would provide benefits for rural health care and education

Amendments and requests proposed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert would provide increased funding for rural health and educational services.

November 17, 2023

Local News

Durango High School students speak out against gun violence

Female-led group advocates for ban on semi-automatic rifles

November 16, 2023

Local News

Students at Escalante Middle School learn veterinary science through raising kittens

Students nurture felines by learning how to administer vaccines

November 15, 2023

Local News

Durango High School teacher breathes new life into Indigenous language

Elfreida Begay translates words that are relevant to most teens, sparking interest among students

November 13, 2023

Local News

Molly Orendorff declared winner in Bayfield school board race

Newcomer beat out incumbent by just 24 votes

November 10, 2023

Local News

Students honor veterans during heartfelt assembly at Durango High School

Speakers share why they joined armed forces and the impact it had on them

November 10, 2023

Local News

Two winners named in Bayfield school board election; a third remains too close to call

candidates were running for three open seats

November 8, 2023

Local News

Two incumbents and newcomer win seats on Ignacio school board

was called late Tuesday night

November 8, 2023

Local News

Talbot holds strong lead in Bayfield school board race

Candidate says he wants to keep district on current path

November 8, 2023

Regional News

Suicidal thoughts, bullying and drugs are plaguing Colorado students, according to latest Safe2Tell report

Many school districts print the Safe2Tell information on the back of students' ID badges. (Megan Verlee/CPR News) In fact, the…

November 6, 2023