Colorado Gives Day takes place Tuesday
Number of local participants grows
DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fort Lewis College determines identity in modern era
School stresses liberal arts, professional development
DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fort Lewis College sees uptick in graduation rates
Efforts to retain freshmen are succeeding, too
DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News
How Ignacio turned its failing school district around
IGNACIO – The clock was ticking on the Ignacio School District as the Colorado Department of Education told it to improve results or face sanctions such as a takeover by the state, a shi...
DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World
Ignacio School District’s turnaround required everyone to buy in
IGNACIO – The clock was ticking on the
But when the spring 2015 test results were released this fall, the district became one of only two in the state to come off the accountability clo...
DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News
Neighbors: A time to thank first responders
By Ann Butler
Neighbors columnist
First responders are around our community prepared to protect and serve, but how often do we stop to thank them for that service? ...
DATE: Nov 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors
Durango School District 9-R’s early childhood program sets example for Colorado
When Libby Culver’s phone rings, it’s just as likely to be another school district in Colorado calling for advice as it is someone in Durango School District 9-R’s early education program. ...
DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Education
Jim Bolen honored by Kiwanis Club of Durango
By Ann Butler
Neighbors Columnist
Congratulations go to Jim Bolen, who was recently named the latest Lusche Fellow of the Kiwanis Club of Durango.
The award ...
DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors
Ringing the Salvation Army bell makes the holidays bright
By Ann Butler
Neighbors Columnist
One of my favorite activities during the holidays is ringing the Salvation Army bell. My rule is to keep ringing the bell and wish eve...
DATE: Nov 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors
Decorating with poinsettias for their celebrations
By Ann Butler
Neighbors Columnist
Recovering from their Thanksgiving indulgences for their birthdays are Renate Widder, Bill Webbe, Ted Carr, John Geer, Sam Kidd, Karen...
DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors
The Wielangs, a pioneer family, commemorated in garden
By Ann Butler
Neighbors Columnist
The next time you’re walking down the Animas River Trail behind the Durango Public Library, take a gander at the commemorative book st...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors
Hundreds gather for lighting of Durango’s Christmas Tree
Mr. and Mrs Claus delight children as tree sparkles in Buckley Park
DATE: Nov 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News
