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Durango receives recognition in report Durango was featured in a report highlighting promising city efforts to improve the lives of children, youths and families in communities ...

DATE: May 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Gap year worth wait

Students can arrive at college more focused, mature

DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Education Briefs

Florida Mesa Madness slated for Saturday The Florida Mesa Madness yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Florida Mesa Elementary School parking lot, 216 Colo...

DATE: May 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

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9-R teachers, staff members receive recognition The Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence honored these teachers and staff members of Durango School District 9-R with awar...

DATE: May 10, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Mississippi reforms schools

Improving public system seen as base for economic development

DATE: May 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

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Childhood council celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County would like to thank local ear...

DATE: May 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

ACT exams to burst bubble and go digital; results will be instant

As early as spring 2015, ACT college admissions exams will be available digitally, the tests’ provider said Monday, allowing students to see their results within minutes, not weeks, of click...

DATE: May 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

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DHS spring activities participants honored Congratulations to the six Durango High School spring activities for designation as a Colorado High School Activities Association Academ...

DATE: May 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Honor teachers, staff members all of next week

In Durango, our community is fortunate to have a team of dedicated teachers and staff members. The week of May 6 marks Teacher Appreciation Week across the U.S. I encourage that...

DATE: Apr 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Education briefs

Durango to host budget meeting Durango School District 9-R will host a public budget meeting at 6 p.m. May 8 in the library of Needham Elementary School. Superintendent...

DATE: Apr 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

Teens’ science skills beat adults’ perception

WASHINGTON – American teenagers aren’t doing as poorly on international science tests as adults think. Despite the misconception, people don’t think the subject should get greater emphasis i...

DATE: Apr 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Education

School-funding overhaul nearing end

GOP: Bill a missed opportunity to reform education

DATE: Apr 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.