Are four-day school weeks helping or hurting K-12 education in Southwest Colorado? Ignacio and Bayfield report positive results in teacher retention November 17, 2024
Southern Ute flag raised for first time at Ignacio High School American Youth Organization eyes consistency under leadership of Kristean Velasquez May 12, 2024
A state-funded preschool is heading to Ignacio new early education program is being funded by a nicotine tax February 21, 2023
Error leads to uncollected $781,000 for Ignacio schools Plata County did not apply the increased mill levy rate in 2022 December 1, 2022
Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties December 22, 2021
Storm dumps 3-12 inches of snow, closes schools and brings wind gusts of 80 mph reports widespread power outages across La Plata County December 15, 2021
Students walk out of Ignacio High School to call out racism Superintendent says protest is a chance to ‘learn some things, and move forward in a good way’ November 20, 2021
Federal bill seeks to preserve Native American languages Federal legislation could enhance Ute language education efforts April 9, 2021
Two children injured in crash involving school bus Colorado State Patrol says bus driver cited with careless driving causing injury March 26, 2021
COVID-19 case among staff reported at Ignacio High School shifts to temporary remote learning January 7, 2021
Ignacio school board identifies three finalists for superintendent decision on job hire expected next week January 4, 2021
Ignacio students quarantined because of COVID-19 case grade cohort sent home until Nov. 5 October 27, 2020
Ignacio School District sees first COVID-19 case classes, several teachers quarantined September 25, 2020
WalletHub ranks Ignacio favorably for equitable school spending Colorado among least equitable in nation August 12, 2020
Ignacio School District to reopen without mandatory masks Principals say staff members, teachers concerned about safety July 16, 2020
Bayfield, Ignacio students struggle with broadband access districts hope hot spots can help, but contracts are long and expensive April 22, 2020
As schools close, coronavirus highlights digital divide in Southwest Colorado students lack internet access, but teachers have creative solutions March 21, 2020
Ignacio school district buys detectors to deter vaping technology identifies vaping, THC, gunshots February 14, 2020
Durango School District 9-R Schools house teachers as recruitment, compensation tools Ignacio School District adds rental units as incentive August 30, 2019
Education Graduation rates: Different issues face neighboring schools Bayfield High strives to maintain strong numbers; Ignacio focuses on growth February 3, 2019
Local News Ignacio Middle School scores improve in reading, math District credits success to professional development, student character programs January 4, 2019
Local News Marijuana taxes aren’t a silver bullet for school funding helps with one-time construction needs but doesn’t pay for teachers May 8, 2018
Local News Teacher shortage hits rural school districts in Four Corners salaries, diminishing interest challenge rural schools January 26, 2018
Education Ignacio school superintendent receives death threat Fuschetto He doesn’t plan to quit, but security has been increased at his house and schools, and principals are monitoring… February 16, 2016
