Graduation rate drops in N.M.

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico’s statewide average high school graduation rate slipped to 63 percent last year, but the Public Education Department said...

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    Education Briefs

    Durango administration sets summer hours
    Beginning June 4, the Durango School District 9-R Administration Building will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday and will be closed Fridays.
    Normal business hours will resume July 30.
    Summer academy accepting registrations
    Durango School District 9-R Summer Academy registration will close Monday.
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