Education

Fort Lewis College enrollment flat, but showing signs of growth

Freshman class size and retention are up slightly

October 15, 2019

Donald Trump

In covering impeachment, teachers focus on historical significance

Students are curious about topic, but mixed messages can become ‘heated’

October 15, 2019

Cortez

Montezuma-Cortez homecoming parade runs on Main Street

tradition takes over downtown Oct. 11

October 12, 2019

Education

Mancos school board candidates share views

candidates talk testing, facilities, and more

October 10, 2019

Dolores

Dolores school board candidates square off

Candidates talk teacher retention, enrollment, transparency

October 8, 2019

Education

Fort Lewis College paves way for free tuition to lower-income students

expects about 300 will qualify for assistance

October 6, 2019

Education

Fort Lewis College drops ‘liberal arts’ from mission statement

Faculty senate and staff council back change

October 6, 2019

Education

‘Meet the Candidates’ forum slated in Mancos

can meet Mancos school board candidates

October 2, 2019

Education

La Plata County tests camera-equipped radar trailers

could help develop ‘naughty list,’ send drivers warning

September 27, 2019

Dolores High School

Hufman resigns as Dolores secondary principal

District actively seeking replacement, superintendent says

September 24, 2019

Education

State Rep. Barbara McLachlan celebrates ag with eighth graders

school students learn food preservation skills

September 24, 2019

Cortez

Montezuma-Cortez school board talks election, facilities

updates near completion

September 22, 2019

Education

Pi単on Project mentors sought

Volunteers to spend three hours a week with local youth

September 20, 2019

Education

Osprey donates over 200 backpacks to Cortez schools

going to students in need

September 19, 2019

Education

Mancos school board discusses technology, project-based learning

Also: A new code of conduct for secondary students

September 18, 2019

Education

Fort Lewis College awarded $2 million in free consulting services

Boosting enrollment, building partnerships will be among goals

September 18, 2019

Durango resident will serve as general counsel to Fort Lewis College

Carolyn Linsey is first senior assistant attorney general on Western Slope

September 18, 2019

Dolores

Dolores school board talks facilities, enrollment trends

safety upgrades approved

September 17, 2019

Education

Mancos Town Board OKs encroachment rules

Trustees also hear about progress on Opera House remodel

September 17, 2019

Dolores

Six candidates running for Dolores school board

open seats; forum to meet candidates set for Oct. 2

September 16, 2019

Budgets and budgeting

Secure Rural Schools funding allocations not to change

Montezuma County commissioners opt to keep discretionary funds divided by district size

September 12, 2019

9-R could ask voters for a bond to improve infrastructure

officials say aging buildings need to be addressed

September 10, 2019

Briefs

Panther Chefs practice skills at Champion for Children event

Champion for Children was hosted by the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center as a way to thank donors and supporters…

September 8, 2019

Education

Fort Lewis College builds foundation for enrollment growth

programs aim to serve, retain students

September 4, 2019