Education

Elementary achievement scores rise, but gaps remain across Durango schools

and high school scores fall short; ‘testing fatigue’ may be at play

July 25, 2025

Photos: New football field at Miller Middle School

Construction crews are close to wrapping up work on the Miller Middle School Phase 2 construction project that includes a…

July 24, 2025

Local News

Pueblo Community College investing more in Southwest Colorado campuses

wants to work with local partners to improve hybrid learning and technical training

July 10, 2025

Local News

Durango Adult Education Center braces for staff cuts

Nonprofit poised to lose 40% of its funding after passage of federal budget bill

July 8, 2025

Education

Cortez superintendent annnounces defamation lawsuit against former school board candidate

Burris says claims made against him were ‘revenge or politics’

July 4, 2025

Tri-Cities

Update: Oak Ridge Fire grows to more than 10,712 acres, is 13% contained

Nation President declares a state of emergency and enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions

July 4, 2025

Local News

Amid Trump’s funding threats, Cortez school district looks to remove LGBTQ policy protections

far, no school district has lost money because of policies protecting transgender students

June 10, 2025

Local News

Pause on student visa appointments affects high school exchange programs in Durango

International students might not be able to travel for upcoming school year

June 10, 2025

Local News

Durango School District, teachers union reach tentative deal

Agreement outlines 2% pay raise, paid days off

June 5, 2025

Local News

Durango contemplates how to contribute to child care investment fund

Lodgers tax revenues, county collaboration discussed

June 3, 2025

Local News

‘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

Gallery

Photos: Durango High School graduating seniors visit their former schools

Netta Johnson and her fellow Durango High School seniors get high-fives from Escalante Middle School teachers, students and staff on…

May 22, 2025

Local News

Southwest Colorado eSchool holds first in-person graduation ceremony in Durango

students walk across the stage Thursday at Rotary Park

May 17, 2025

Local News

Durango School District recognized for supporting students with disabilities

Districts are evaluated on 14 key performance indicators, including graduation rates, timely evaluations and inclusive education

May 15, 2025

Education

Mancos Early Learning Center earns prestigious accreditation

accreditation reflects the center’s dedication to early learning

May 13, 2025

From the Extension Office

Celebrating our 2025 4-H Scholarship winners

The 4-H program is proud to recognize four outstanding youths who have been awarded this year’s 4-H scholarships. These young…

May 13, 2025

Local News

‘The opportunity to succeed’: Fort Lewis College’s new president outlines bold vision

Heather Shotton to take over July 1 as first Indigenous president of FLC

May 12, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Funding cuts land at Fort Lewis College

Greetings, stargazers. Federal grant cutting is finally hitting close to home. These grants have supported Fort Lewis College student activities…

May 9, 2025

Local News

Progress slow in Durango teachers’ union negotiations

10 hours of bargaining with district administrators, sides are a ways from agreement

May 4, 2025

Local News

Graduates celebrated at Fort Lewis College spring commencement ceremonies

Keynote author: ‘What you really belong to is what you devote your time to’

May 3, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College celebrates 10th anniversary of Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition

Juan College student claims grand prize

May 2, 2025

Local News

Three Bayfield superintendent finalists meet with residents

Candidates bring decades of education experience, close ties to La Plata County

April 29, 2025

Regional News

Funding for Colorado ‘Head Start’ threatened by Trump’s budget proposal

Program relies on $120 million in federal funding annually

April 15, 2025

Tri-Cities

Diné College closes main campus in wake of fire

of fire remains unknown

April 15, 2025

Tri-Cities

Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Navajo Nation

Kennedy speaks to federal support of Indian Country

April 10, 2025

Local News

Maria’s Bookshop hosts its first-ever read-a-thon

raises funds for literary programs and offers prizes for top readers

April 8, 2025

Tri-Cities

New Mexico governor signs regalia law. What’s the reaction at home?

Legislation concludes ongoing conversation brought on by Farmington High graduation incident

April 4, 2025

Local News

As Trump moves to dismantle Department of Education, 9-R superintendent weighs in on local impact

cuts or delays to federal funding would be ‘catastrophic’ for 9-R students, Karen Cheser says

April 1, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College trustees name sole finalist in presidential search

Heather Shotton has worked with FLC for three years

March 27, 2025

Local News

Ignacio teacher will give rural education a voice at Colorado Capitol

Jo Lauth selected to serve on state Commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet

March 25, 2025