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Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

Rural students leading way in district’s food recycling program

DATE: Sep 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students

La Plata County cites rise in vandalism, theft, loitering and other issues

DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Equity and inclusion complaints submitted against Durango School District

Nonprofit alleges discrimination against white students, parents and employees

DATE: Aug 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

DATE: Aug 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Look what’s swimming under the grow dome

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango schools implement security protocols after report of armed man at Starbucks

Police take suspect into custody about 2:20 p.m. Thursday

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm good news for snowpack, but several more like it are needed

More than a foot of snow canceled schools, made for treacherous driving conditions

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango schools pass resolutions permanently reinstating pride, BLM flags

Unanimous vote settles a monthslong saga

DATE: Jan 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado GOP threatens to sue Durango schools

Email says flags resolution would violate constitutional rights of undefined students

DATE: Dec 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are four-day school weeks helping or hurting K-12 education in Southwest Colorado?

Ignacio and Bayfield report positive results in teacher retention

DATE: Nov 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango schools ban Black Lives Matter, trans-specific pride flags

Policy in response to parent’s complaint that the symbols ‘indoctrinate’ students

DATE: Oct 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain lion spotted near fairgrounds, senior center and Durango High School

Wildlife officials suspect cougar was a juvenile passing through town

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News