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Special education track and field event celebrates 20 years in Durango

Bowker Games brings Southwest Colorado students with disabilities together

DATE: May 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunnyside parent, teachers oppose proposed school merger

Critics question timing ahead of new elementary opening

DATE: Apr 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunnyside Elementary may consolidate with Florida Mesa

Durango School District considers merging schools amid enrollment, budget pressures

DATE: Apr 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District announces staffing cuts, reassignments

Shrinking enrollment contributes to ‘toughest budget year in recent memory’

DATE: Mar 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

DATE: Jan 29, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boy, 5, thanks Durango High School students for helping make his wish come true

Schoolwide assembly wrapped up week of fundraising for Make-A-Wish

DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School Board candidate’s criminal history sparks concerns

Jody Trampp acknowledges past but says online claims misrepresent his record and character

DATE: Nov 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Protest erupts after ICE reportedly detains Durango students, parent

Family was going to school when federal agents made arrests, legal advocate says

DATE: Oct 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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