Education
Regional News
‘Final’ $28.3 billion Colorado budget heads back to floor
Lawmakers increase education spending in closing days of session
Southwest Life
Montezuma Land Conservancy developing 80-acre farm
“We’re learning tons about the land and how to take care of it,” Jay Loschert, the group’s outreach and education coordinator, said April 12. “We see this as an opportunity…
Regional News
Four Corners school district offers $80,000 teaching salaries
Teacher turnover is a major problem at Montezuma Creek Elementary School due to unusual working conditions, the Deseret News reported. The school, near the Four Corners, is remote and in…
Local News
Democrats kill attempt to provide tax credits for private education
Bill would have provide incentive to withdraw from public schools
Local News
Photo: Bluegrass Meltdown goes to school
Escalante Middle School students from left, Adam Brown, 13; Alex Charpentier, music teacher; Ana Cuntz, 13; Lila Trono, 14; and Bubba Wood, 13, play with the band Quicksand Soup from…
Local News
Fort Lewis College to emphasize STEM majors to increase enrollment
School dealing with reality of higher education today
Local News
Concerto winner Rebecca Bowers to play with San Juan Youth Symphony
15-year-old selected for ‘clarity and confidence of her performance’
Local News
Effort to reward top-performing schools dies in committee
Bill could have cost Durango 9-R more than $455,000
Local News
McLachlan/Coram teacher shortage bill passes Senate committee
Issues about licensure, tardy response divert debate
Local News
Fort Lewis College boosts efforts to recruit students
Enrollment drop comes with higher admission standards
Local News
Delayed start Tuesday for Durango High School ninth and 12th graders
It is testing day for 10th and 11th graders
Local News
Room and board, fees to cost more at Fort Lewis College
Tuition increases likely to come in late May
Local News
New Fort Lewis College sciences building named Sitter Family Hall
Dedication to be held Friday, fundraising ongoing
Local News
Creativity Festivity kicks off its 23rd year Thursday
Durango School District 9-R, Animas High and the Durango Montessori schools are participating in the project, which is celebrating its 23rd year. Students 18 years old and under have spent…
Local News
Dolores to open infant-toddler center
Grants, tuition allow school district to add 16 kids to its student body
Business
Southwest Innovation Corridor builds startup culture
Grants save Go Code in Durango, provide internships
Local News
Southwest Colorado Community College expands nursing programs
Community college to offer bachelor’s degrees
Local News
Colorado budget increases funding for education
Rural hospitals would take a hit under $28.3 billion proposal
Regional News
Hospitals could lose $264 million under proposed budget
Per-pupil funding for K-12 goes up but so does the negative factor
Local News
Two District 9-R schools to welcome new principals in 2017-2018
Park Elementary and Miller Middle start new chapter
Local News
Student project will save money at Durango High School
DECA students’ plan calls for increased illumination, decreased costs at DHS
Business
Durango couple launches Highland Helicopters to fill flying niche
Company offers training, search and rescue services and private flights
Local News
Legislative Roundup: Bill advances to toughen penalties for texting while driving
A bill that would increase the penalty for texting while driving to a Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense with a $300 fine and 5 points off of a driver’s license…
Local News
Ideas to resolve teacher shortage clash in Denver
But need for state action not in question
Local News
Testing awaits Durango students after spring break
Some parents exempt children, but school officials find value in tests
Local News
Legislative Roundup: Bill requiring citizenship for cops dies
Possible solution to teacher shortage in rural districts passes committee
Local News
School District 9-R endorses keeping fluoride in water
Burns: ‘We believe it directly impacts our students and our schools’