Construction crews lay down new asphalt in the redesigned drop-off area at Needham Elementary School. The area used to house tennis courts. The project is being funded by the voter-approved 4A bond initiative. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)

Construction crews lay down new asphalt in the redesigned drop-off area at Needham Elementary School. The area used to house tennis courts. The project is being funded by the voter-approved 4A bond initiative. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)