Education

Cortez student speaks at national conference

Kenneth Walker of Cortez spoke on a panel at the American Indian Studies Association National Conference in Tempe, Arizona.Courtesy photo…

February 25, 2018

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SkillsUSA competition spotlights students who know their way around a table saw

Trade and technical skills on display Friday at Durango High School

February 25, 2018

Dolores student is a candidate for coveted Boettcher Scholarship

Cameron Elder makes Top 100 list

February 23, 2018

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Montezuma County teen to attend U.N. conference on women

Annika Lewis plans to talk about lives of rural women

February 23, 2018

Montezuma County sheriff investigates social media post of girl with a gun

Weapon turns out to be a BB gun; girl arrested on unrelated warrant

February 20, 2018

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Program boosts college readiness for Native American students in Southwest Colorado

Out-reach effort looks to replenish donations going forward

February 13, 2018

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Students learn how a Cortez sushi restaurant rolls

Stonefish Sushi owner gives demo to homeschool group

February 9, 2018

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Dolores School Board approves $8.5 million budget

District plans ending fund balance of $3.13 million

January 30, 2018

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Cortez workshop examines how farms, ranches can grow profits

Conference focuses on farm and ranch businesses

January 26, 2018

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Teacher shortage hits rural school districts in Four Corners

Low salaries, diminishing interest challenge rural schools

January 26, 2018

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Mancos school board backs away from arming school staff

About 60 residents attend meeting to discuss security

January 23, 2018

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Cagin seeks equality for rural Colorado’s 58th District

Democrat says he ‘will fight’ for District 58th needs

January 11, 2018

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Watters chosen to serve on Dolores Town Board

SWOS teacher has engineering background

January 9, 2018

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Former state Sen. Ellen Roberts tapped for Fort Lewis College board

Search for president, declining enrollment among challenges

December 25, 2017

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Manaugh Elementary School may face state intervention

After six years on accreditation clock, Manaugh must improve

December 21, 2017

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Dolores coach James Biard resigns; cites eligibility policy

Students must keep 2.0 GPA to participate

December 19, 2017

Living

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Eleventh-grader Skylar Wilkerson tells stories of his adventures in mountain-biking during a Gallery Day in September. Southwest Open Schools will…

December 17, 2017

Business

First Southwest Bank Partners with online education program

Local bank hopes to provide financial literacy

December 15, 2017

Southwest Open School to host Gallery Night

Students showcase what they have learned in the academic semester

December 12, 2017

FLC adds education master’s program

Degree would aid teachers serve minority students

December 4, 2017

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Readers weigh in on possible name change for Fort Lewis College

‘College’ and ‘University’ receive support, but the acronym ‘FLU’ presents a challenge

December 1, 2017

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Local McDonald’s rewards students for reading

McDonald’s manager Valorie McClure holds ice cream coupons offered to students in the Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School District who participate in…

December 1, 2017

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FLC professor: Tax plan’s hit to graduate students could harm economy

House bill calls for taxing college tuition waivers

November 23, 2017

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Melinda Green recognized for teaching career

‘She’s always willing to work with students’

November 20, 2017