Education

Adult Education Center in Durango to host 5k and 10k fundraiser

GED, English as second language programs receive up to half of funding from community donations

New roofs approved for two Farmington schools

Skyrocketing construction costs pushed the projects past the budgeted $2.3 million

Powerhouse Science Center introduces improved vision for early child care and education

Declining birthrates and costs of raising children motivators for revised master plan

Durango rocket club aims for the sky in national competition

Students must launch hen egg 850 feet up, keep it aloft, and land safely

Colorado attorney general praises The Hub in Durango as a model for therapeutic education

‘There are not enough programs like this’ says Phil Weiser

San Juan College honors graduating class of 2023

Nearly 2,000 students receive diplomas or certificates

Juvenile identified in connection with school threat in Farmington

Two school threats prompt increased police presence at graduations this week

Durango School District 9-R to begin Narcan training Wednesday

Parents must sign waiver for students to participate

Navajo President Buu Nygren, officials honor students at scholarship reception

San Juan College and Navajo Technical University honor PNM Scholarship recipients

Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative to host career pathway expo

Event will allow students and parents to see what local careers students can pursue

Fort Lewis College Commencement Ceremony

Durango School District 9-R flips the switch for Earth week

Classes turn off lights for 15 minutes to demonstrate how much electricity can be saved

Photos: Making the most of a bad situation

David Johnson, an inmate at the La Plata County Jail, walks into a room as “Pomp and Circumstance” plays on Friday. Staff members with the jail, Durango Adult Education Center,…

Sen. Steven Neville speaks at chamber event

Neville provided a legislative wrap-up of bills effecting San Juan County

Film and Media Day gives student a glimpse of the film industry

Film professionals share insights and experience with students

San Juan College launches new mascot

Goal of mascot is to create sense of unity

Mason Lodge awards Bayfield High School student, among others

Durango Fire Protection District recognized for efforts in roof slide near Purgatory Resort

The Liberty School puts dyslexia in perspective with simulations

Staff recreates disability affect to allow adults to see what it is like to have learning disorders

College’s record for ‘making things happen’ gave weight to funding request

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez secured $1.1 million in funding for student health center

San Juan College to host Día de Los Niños celebration

Event will highlight children’s summer activities

Students take the stage at Totah Theater

Two-week poetry residency at Navajo Preparatory School culminates in poetry reading

The Hub, an alternative school, looks to recenter at new location in Durango

Program providing services to students needing more attention must leave Big Picture building

Bloomfield High School Nation honor society collects donations

Supply drive benefits local organizations

Diné Spelling Bee winners announced

Elementary, middle and high school students participate in spelling bee

Robin Wall Kimmerer to speak at San Juan College

Broadening Horizons Lecture Series will present talk by Robin Wall Kimmerer

One Book, One Community to host panel

Panelists will discuss running-related issues and take questions

School voucher, tax cut measures floated by Colorado conservatives for 2024 ballot

Charter schools will also get hearing this week

Suspect in Farmington-area school threats is in police custody

Police presence on campuses remains at normal levels

More early child care centers needed in La Plata County to meet demand

Only 60% of residents who need caregiver services are receiving it

Aztec school district renews education partnership

Mystery Science program promotes science exploration