Education

Governor signs bill to protect Native students’ rights to wear tribal regalia

‘Every student deserves to celebrate their academic achievements in a way that honors their identity and traditions,’ Lujan Graham says

March 20, 2025

Regional News

University of Colorado among 50 facing federal investigations as part Trumps anti-DEI campaign

said schools could lose funding over ‘race-based preferences’

March 14, 2025

Local News

For Durango schools, ‘Dear Colleague’ letter has done nothing but increase uncertainty

U.S. Department of Education threatens to strip funding from academic institutions with race-based programming

March 5, 2025

Local News

Durango School District will host a regional recruitment fair on Saturday

Districts and colleges across Southwest Colorado will attend the event

March 5, 2025

Local News

Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder

Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse

March 3, 2025

Education

Mancos school board and community split over proposed affordable housing project

votes to hold off on discussions until after election in November

February 28, 2025

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers plan to shut down program getting teens involved at Capitol

Youth Advisory Council would save about $50,000 per year

February 24, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College closes on $12 million purchase for student housing in Durango

Florida Road apartments add 20 units, 68 beds to FLC’s supply

February 21, 2025

Tri-Cities

Students consider the impact of Senate Bill 163

regalia brings identity to school ceremonies

February 19, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College recognized with Carnegie Designation as research institute

of December 2024, FLC spent $50 million on undergraduate research

February 18, 2025

Local News

Bayfield superintendent will resign at end of year

‘We have built lifelong friendships and relationships that will always hold a special place in our hearts,’ Leon Hanhardt said

February 18, 2025

Local News

At the grow dome, Durango High Schoolers solve real-world problems

Students will design environmental control systems for the SOIL Lab’s new greenhouse

February 12, 2025

Local News

Durango School District’s SOIL Lab wraps second phase of development

opening of grow dome planned for April

February 11, 2025

New Mexico

Bill protecting cultural expression at graduation ceremonies passes first committee

now heads to House Education Committee

February 11, 2025

Local News

Colorado colleges defend DEI amid fear and uncertainty over Trump’s order

Schools remain undeterred, seek to debunk mischaracterizations around diversity efforts

February 10, 2025

Courts and Crime

DA’s office announces diversion agreement with Cortez Superintendent Burris

Agreement says Burris must receive training on mandatory reporting law and create a safety plan

February 6, 2025

Tri-Cities

Shiprock High School student wins Stock Market Game

Competition sparks interest of investment and finance

January 31, 2025

Education

Mancos school board commends superintendent in evaluation

also discusses success with its cellphone policy

January 30, 2025

Education

PCC Southwest to offer introductory forestry and fire mitigation classes again in 2025

classes are open to adults with high school diplomas and high school students

January 30, 2025

Education

Southwest Conservation Corps hiring high school students for summer conservation work

will be two four-week sessions offered, and no experience is necessary

January 29, 2025

New Mexico

San Juan College aims to train students on uranium mine cleanup

Classes start in February

January 28, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College’s five-year strategic plan seeks to repair legacy

doubles down on commitment to serving as rural university

January 28, 2025

Local News

Ignacio School District celebrates improved graduation rate

Success mirrors a larger trend within Colorado schools

January 24, 2025

Local News

Powerhouse in Durango asks community to fuel ideas for new programs and services

meetings scheduled for Tuesday at the museum

January 17, 2025

Local News

Mountain Middle School wins John Irwin award for third consecutive time

‘To see kids achieve at this level of excellence year in and year out is a testament to all of…

January 16, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Taurus the bull and Orion the hunter

(Adobe Stock)cca Greetings, stargazers. A prominent winter constellation is Taurus, the bull. It is particularly easy to find this month,…

January 10, 2025

Local News

Bayfield High School program helping bridge health worker gap

Patient Care Technician training allows students to work in field sooner

January 10, 2025

Stewards of the Land

A day in the life: Behind the scenes of a field trip adventure

San Juan Mountain Assocation spring break campers settle in for a lunch break. (Courtesy of SJMA) Imagine stepping into a…

January 10, 2025

Local News

After delays, Miller Middle School celebrates new building

‘We have more space to breathe now,’ eighth grade student says

January 9, 2025

Local News

2024 – by the numbers

A look at some of the stats that defined last year in Durango and La Plata County

January 3, 2025