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Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:40:06 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/pueblo-community-college-southwest-graduates-367-students/ ‘You were here because you brought a dream to life,’ nursing faculty member says. “You set a goal and you didn't quit’ Tue, 19 May 2026 14:49:49 -0600 AEE82A9C-E5BE-4CDE-A202-1A35C2FB2B9F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/dolores-school-board-reviews-absenteeism-discusses-teacher-pay/ Chronic absenteeism affects nearly half of high school students Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:05:58 -0600 7E14AA27-B04C-4C51-97B2-1637CF2B6453 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/pueblo-community-college-southwest-names-lisa-molina-as-new-vice-president/ Molina was named one of PCC’s employees of the year in 2024 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:31:10 -0700 73F70106-B889-4F43-9D34-CD26B51827FA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/judge-tosses-cortez-superintendents-defamation-suit-orders-burris-to-pay-fees/ Court says Lewis is protected under anti-SLAPP law and immunity after reporting allegations of abuse Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:55:28 -0700 EFBB7CAE-2AED-4091-A12F-0316D3C88AA2 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/superintendent-tom-burris-resigns-after-three-years-in-the-montezuma-cortez-district/ Burris gives board 60 days to find a new superintendent Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:11:50 -0600 F5AC5B7D-F8B7-4B22-8305-AE5AE0C977F4 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/cortez-superintendent-annnounces-defamation-lawsuit-against-former-school-board-candidate/ Tom Burris says claims made against him were ‘revenge or politics’ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:19:33 -0600 E3FB4E4A-1EA0-46EA-9A64-FA933610C2DB https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/mancos-early-learning-center-earns-prestigious-accreditation/ This accreditation reflects the center’s dedication to early learning Tue, 13 May 2025 22:16:25 -0600 F24AB5FC-542A-4261-8764-FB56034C32D5 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/mancos-school-board-and-community-split-over-proposed-affordable-housing-project/ Board votes to hold off on discussions until after election in November Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:06:39 -0700 C137AF80-32C6-43F7-AA88-9A85A0F36420 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/mancos-school-board-commends-superintendent-in-evaluation/ Board also discusses success with its cellphone policy Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:55:08 -0700 7037C2BF-542C-415E-8FB0-F095B151B7AA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/pcc-southwest-to-offer-introductory-forestry-and-fire-mitigation-classes-again-in-2025/ These classes are open to adults with high school diplomas and high school students Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:10:12 -0700 84FCDBB5-D5ED-45CB-86D3-26D834B0531C https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/southwest-conservation-corps-hiring-high-school-students-for-summer-conservation-work/ There will be two four-week sessions offered, and no experience is necessary Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:29:47 -0700 68C6A562-1D6E-491A-90D4-3D7B52049FB0 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/montezuma-cortez-superintendent-faces-trial-after-allegedly-failing-to-report-a-claim-of-student-/ Police reports show Harry (Tom) Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:48:35 -0700 743153DC-E4E9-4692-9834-CD5ECEDD55E6 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/sunflower-theatre-to-host-eighth-grade-poetry-performance/ Poetry helps students reflect about their lives, teacher says Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:58:00 -0700 6A8F94F0-626E-4FAC-A341-ECF535178EDA https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/police-reports-on-cortez-lockdowns-reveal-a-whirlwind-of-rumors-but-no-weapons/ There were many reports from students, much of which could not be confirmed Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:52:14 -0600 211CB5E7-3AC3-47C4-A90D-ACF892451402 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/pcc-to-host-open-house-about-forestry-workforce/ Forestry and similar professions invited to learn more Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:22:11 -0600 57EEC45D-3C2F-46C7-9F5F-551A717331C1 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/update-cortez-police-department-says-no-danger-found-at-mchs-after-investigation/ The PD said that after a thorough investigation, they found no evidence to substantiate claims of a threat to students and staff Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:38:13 -0600 368F29BE-9C7F-40DD-B7BA-896375F6C7D8 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/mancos-school-district-gives-update-on-bear-appearing-on-campus/ The district said they are planning on trapping the bear Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:52:09 -0600 2F6682AC-1FCA-428E-988E-656FE8615ACE https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/dolores-school-board-hears-from-montezuma-county-sheriff-and-approves-interim-superintendent/ Sheriff Nowlin says he will make sure the district has school resource officers Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:20:48 -0600 6611FD6E-79DE-4686-B124-57064796845F https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/montezuma-cortez-school-district-writes-letter-to-parents-after-georgia-shootings/ Letter addresses the district’s safety protocols in the event of threat Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:12:46 -0600 D51B6AB8-2421-401E-8DA2-3545D373A929 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/update-cortez-police-respond-to-school-board-lawyers-statement-about-burris-case/ Attorney Brad Miller gives update on allegations Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:02:17 -0600 C5FAB29F-7797-4646-884C-7E463E233890 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/is-the-four-day-school-week-helping-students-and-teachers/ A report shows the practice doesn’t benefit students or help with recruitment, retention Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:49:38 -0600 8C626B8E-41CC-44ED-9DF2-1800C31C1A59 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/kemper-elementarys-first-day-of-school-starts-with-evacuation/ Fire alarms required all in the building to evacuate Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:30:09 -0600 FC6F2BE7-2C43-4972-B55E-779A99917D37 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/kwiyagat-community-academy-adds-fourth-grade-emphasizes-ute-language/ School leaders hope to eventually have a K-12 school, community college and trade school on tribal land Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:02:13 -0600 23C55A66-5556-4C1C-990F-E0DB7E64B248 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/pcc-prepares-to-unveil-stem-center-welcomes-interim-campus-administrator/ Center will house PCC engineering students and robotics challenge teams Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:54:42 -0600 623FBA8C-DA33-452E-9F51-7BC30CE124A1 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/montezuma-cortez-school-staff-speak-of-climate-of-distrust/ Seventh grade counselor Robyne Cote addresses the board during citizen comments. (Screen Capture via Zoom) Frustrations focus on staff workload, administration decisions, contract surprises The Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school board on Tuesday heard from staff about frustrations with contracts and communication,... Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:18:25 -0600 26C8968B-963A-4CDB-AA24-FCE2A0AE8FE9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/montezuma-cortez-school-district-receives-primarily-positive-outlook-in-state-teacher-survey/ Results were down compared with rest of the state Thu, 30 May 2024 18:28:59 -0600 3E1FE616-7D45-450C-8049-15CD33B345B1 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/mancos-hires-new-principal-james-hughes/ Hughes will bring his talents and experience to Mancos in July Thu, 23 May 2024 17:01:19 -0600 496F7A5B-0AE8-446E-B37A-326C70B27B3B https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/summer-institutes-registration-is-open-for-june-programs/ The programs are put on by Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, Fort Lewis, PCC and other partners Thu, 02 May 2024 16:33:04 -0600 22B21897-CDD3-4CDA-8858-FD49885584D9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/dolores-couple-win-hawk-tank-prize-to-kick-start-their-business/ Jordan Elder and Tyler Cutrone’s business will center on adventure-based elopements and photography Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:38:10 -0600 31EFC82F-7564-4BEF-A94F-7E010B7A0338 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/mancos-science-students-walk-away-with-multiple-awards-at-state-science-fair/ Multiple students were given grand awards and Brady Archer won two teacher awards Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:14:21 -0600 FB625E53-6497-4FE1-B787-966DE1BD6637