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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In January, residents here learned the news that the senior place-kicker for the University of Michigan’s football team had been permanently “separated” from the college f...

DATE: Apr 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

In case of crisis, school district is prepared

One of the most important responsibilities we have as a school district is the safety and security of our students. We recognize the trust parents give us in sending their child...

DATE: Apr 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Education Briefs

Local initiated into Phi Kappa Phi The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi announces that Amanda Champany of Durango was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and...

DATE: Apr 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

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DUI campaign targets prom season The Heat Is On, an anti-impaired driving campaign led by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforceme...

DATE: Apr 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Costs steer students away from top choice

SAN FRANCISCO – A new survey of the nation’s college freshmen has found the percentage attending their first-choice school has reached its lowest level in almost four decades, as cost and th...

DATE: Apr 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Franklin Harvey named to dean’s list Berklee College of Music in Boston announces that Franklin Harvey of Bayfield has earned placement on the dean’s list for the fall semester of...

DATE: Apr 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Recent veterans succeed in class

Business, computer degrees are popular

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Leaving school to make the world their classroom

3-week internships prep AHS students for work life

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

You can learn and earn at these work colleges

Students can leave with reduced debt – or none at all

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Crow Canyon offers archaeology camps Students participating in Crow Canyon’s Middle School Archaeology Camp, High School Archaeology Camp and High School Field School excavate alo...

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Gabriela Garcia receives service award Gabriela Garcia, a senior at Ignacio High School, applied for the Prudential Spirit of Community Scholarship, and while she wasn’t chosen fo...

DATE: Mar 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Education

Common Core now a target for some conservatives

Indiana repeals learning standards adopted by 45 states

DATE: Mar 25, 2014 | 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.