Local News
Employee suspected of fabricating threat against Mancos schools
District went into lockout mode; classes ended early
Education
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Ellen Roberts confirmed to Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees
Former state senator is one of seven voting members
Local News
Montezuma County teen to attend U.N. conference on women
Montezuma County’s Annika Lewis to represent rural Colorado in N.Y.
Local News
SkillsUSA competition spotlights students who know their way around a table saw
Trade and technical skills on display Friday at Durango High School
Local News
Kids to dabble in science and technology this weekend at Discovery Festival
Building competition will be held Saturday
Local News
Top professors at Fort Lewis College protected from cuts
But some worry that only delays painful choices
Local News
Program boosts college readiness for Native American students in Southwest Colorado
AIMS provides students with connection and support
Local News
Cortez, Durango students share stories in weekend Talon Tales
Schools in Cortez and Durango take part in Raven Narratives event
Local News
Social workers in training get hands-on experience in Four Corners
DU school in Durango draws students seeking to work in Native American communities
Local News
What’s in the water? Animas High School students take a closer look
Chemistry class puts river, wastewater under microscope
Local News
Teacher shortage hits rural school districts outside Durango
Low salaries, diminishing interest challenge rural schools
Local News
Mancos school board backs away from arming school staff
About 60 residents attend meeting to discuss security
Regional News
Here’s an innovative idea: Give students a say in teaching
Dolores County School District Superintendent Bruce Hankins and Trailblazer Elementary teacher Ann Yenne shape their project questions with moderator Alex Fiorillo during a design thinking workshop called SpaceLab, a project…
Nation & World
Cortez Adult Education Center starts classes soon
The Cortez Adult Education Center will start the next session of English as a Second Language and GED/high school equivalency classes on Jan. 22. Pre-registration is required for classes. Visit…
Local News
Liberty School breaks ground on new school in Durango
Mark Trujillo, job site superintendent with Jaynes Corporation of Colorado, describes on Friday how the straw helps to keep the cold off the newly poured concrete foundation walls that will…
Local News
Classroom pets expelled from Durango schools
Safety concerns, regulations put limits on time-honored traditions
Regional News
Infantryman turned teacher finds his second niche
Skills he learned in military aid him in classroom
Local News
Grants aim to help address behavioral health care shortage
Four Corners social work graduate students receive stipends, training
Food
Durango High School resurrects its culinary education program
Classes and club were eliminated in 2013
Local News
2017: Mancos rises from ashes, ends year with a bang
Town enters 2018 with hope, new business and new construction
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2017: Mancos rises from ashes, ends year with a celebration
Mancos enters 2018 with hope, new business and new construction
Local News
Geothermal domes nurture plants and learning in Pagosa Springs
More greenhouses expected to be built in 2018
Local News
Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded $1.8 million grant
Funding will create, expand programs to encourage youth to spend time outdoors
Local News
Former state Sen. Ellen Roberts tapped for Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees
Search for president, declining enrollment among challenges
Local News
Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded $1.8 million grant
Funding supports outdoor programs for local youth
Local News
Animas Valley Elementary teaches the ABCs of emotional intelligence
Pilot program focuses on kindness, communication, self-worth
Local News
School board considers upgrading bus garage
Officials consider building a new facility or remodeling current one
Education
Durango High School advance-placement students earn Christmas bonuses
Grant program pays kids for acing Advanced Placement tests
Local News
School counselors help students navigate today’s social and academic challenges
Durango School District 9-R has higher student-to-counselor ratio than state average