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Drug incidents in Colorado schools are on the rise

Uneven state data doesn’t reflect legal pot factor

DATE: Feb 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Want to get together? No, just text me

Generations of high school seniors have dreamed of the glories college would bring: independence, parties, friends. But it seems that the college dream looks, well, a little less ...

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

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Animas High School announces programs Animas High School announces these events: Animas High School students are selling locally roasted, fair-trade, organic coffee fro...

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

GOP looks to make education changes

Proposals include tax credits for private school

DATE: Feb 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Parent’s Bill of Rights moves forward

Colorado proposal would make it easier to choose not to vaccinate children

DATE: Feb 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

When sleep suffers, so do grades

Tired teens can underperform in many ways

DATE: Feb 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Animas High School announces programs Animas High School students are selling locally roasted, fair-trade, organic coffee from Desert Sun Coffee Roasters through Feb. 13 to raise ...

DATE: Feb 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

More hit 4-year target

Durango credits extra attention for improved graduation rate

DATE: Feb 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Upcoming tests important for kids, schools

This year, the state of Colorado begins a new assessment program to provide comparable data about schools across our state. This battery of tests, called Colorado Measures of Ac...

DATE: Feb 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

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Lindsey Jankowski named to dean’s list Lindsey Jankowski, a 2011 Durango High School graduate, has made the dean’s list at Colorado State University for the seventh time. ...

DATE: Jan 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Clearing first hurdle to college while in class

Setting aside time to fill out applications can be crucial

DATE: Jan 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

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Community college offers EMT classes Southwest Colorado Community College has added two new classes for emergency medical technicians. The college will hold an EMT ref...

DATE: Jan 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.