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Durango school district receives email threat

Law enforcement says the email was part of a hoax

January 9, 2024

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Durango, Ignacio school districts call snow day Monday

Bayfield operating under two-hour delay

January 8, 2024

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State Historical Fund grants $250K for Root Cellar Barn at The Old Fort in Hesperus

Building deficiencies were harming crops grown by students in Fort Lewis College’s Farmer In Training Program

January 5, 2024

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Fort Lewis College to cover student tuition for families with yearly income under $70K

Institution looks to increase access to higher education through a combination of funding sources

January 2, 2024

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Durango school district receives $50K donation for SOIL grow dome

La Plata County CSU Extension Office’s contribution will help alleviate cost for district, as 9-R showcases sustainability efforts

December 31, 2023

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Durango High School students raising money for hands-on learning opportunity in Panama

Members of Future Health Professionals club seeks funding to give access to health care in Latin America

December 30, 2023

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Former Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees member calls out institution over Native American tuition waiver language

Colorado family law attorney says college is trying to redefine what it means to be Indigenous

December 21, 2023

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Animas High School wins ‘Performance with Distinction’ award

School treasurer says new school building has helped with enrollment

December 15, 2023

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Photos: Riverview Elementary students prepare holiday meals

Students created meal kits on Wednesday for those in need ahead of Christmas

December 13, 2023

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‘Swat’ call sends Durango High School into ‘secure’ mode

Doors were locked while law enforcement investigated

December 7, 2023

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Fort Lewis College experiences surge in donations during 2023 GivingTuesday

The college’s primary focus will be utilizing funds for new sports performance center, nursing collaborative

December 6, 2023

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Are art and artificial intelligence compatible?

AI can be a powerful tool, but how it’s wielded is important, Fort Lewis College students and staff say

December 6, 2023

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Mountain Middle School wins state ‘Performance with Distinction’ accreditation

Charter school wins award for the eighth time in 11 years

December 4, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R sees spike in extracurricular activity participation

Durango High School has nearly 1,000 students involved with athletics

December 2, 2023

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New Miller Middle School building construction now halfway finished

60,000-square-foot building expected to be finished by fall semester in 2024

November 30, 2023

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Durango school district administration will have a new home

District finds new space after putting historic building up for sale three years ago; 9-R will move to Columbine Center…

November 19, 2023

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Durango High School students speak out against gun violence

Female-led group advocates for ban on semi-automatic rifles

November 16, 2023

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Students at Escalante Middle School learn veterinary science through raising kittens

Students nurture felines by learning how to administer vaccines

November 15, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R embraces AI technology

Students utilize Adobe Firefly to create imagery for narrative and expository writing

November 2, 2023

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Colorado Dept. of Education members visit Riverview Elementary School

Susana Cordova applauds career pathway programs at Durango High School

October 31, 2023

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Durango School District 9-R endorses Prop HH

Board member says the bill is the best option for education funding in the immediate future

October 29, 2023

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Bayfield school board candidates share what they hope to accomplish ahead of election

Candidates look to keep improving district’s climate and culture

October 26, 2023

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Ignacio school board candidates discuss district’s pressing issues during forum

Prospective board members talk budget and academic standards at high school auditorium

October 24, 2023

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Durango High School celebrates Homecoming Week

The school’s annual parade strolls through downtown Durango Wednesday evening

October 19, 2023