Durango School District 9-R – The Durango Herald

It’s back to school for hundreds of Durango School District 9-R students

Kindergarten teachers meet with parents to discuss importance of first year

DATE: Aug 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New school year comes with upgrades for Durango students

Security and parking improvements prioritized during summer remodels

DATE: Aug 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ascent appeals Durango 9-R’s denial of charter school application

Classical academy says review process was unfair; review hearing set for Sept. 14

DATE: Aug 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Finishing touches ahead of new school year

DATE: Aug 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nonprofit offers alternative teaching programs to increase educator retention

New state law allows for a stipend up to $22,000 for teacher trainees

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District upgrades campus entryways for safety

Vestibules designed to improve security and eliminate distractions

DATE: Jul 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R plans to update facilities policy

School district to clarify how property can be used, distribution of literature guidelines

DATE: Jul 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three recent Durango High School graduates observe election process from the inside

‘With everything that happened in 2020, I wanted to just see the process for myself,’ says Tommy Pope, age 18

DATE: Jun 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R student achievement scores improve

Students show growth in reading and math in 2021-22

DATE: Jun 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School career innovation center to break ground in September

Former student plays crucial role in building’s development

DATE: Jun 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hundreds of students will have access to free lunches this summer in Durango

Durango School District 9-R coordinates with U.S. Department of Agriculture to help fight food insecurity

DATE: Jun 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ascent Classical Academy responds to denial of charter school application

CEO believes Durango School District 9-R didn’t give a fair review

DATE: Jun 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education

Photos: A day for boatersAnimas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Animas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River DaysProject involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

The city of Durango and nine artists unveiled the “Droplets” mural on Saturday during Animas River Days at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility.The reclamation center and Santa Rita Park were bustling with residents and visitors who showed up for a day of water sports in 82-degree weather.The mural features a series of water droplets containing depictions of wildlife along the Animas River, and the personalities or styles of each artist who worked on them.

Silas Armstrong, an artist who worked on the piece, said the project was a massive undertaking for a group of artists who would presumably find trouble fitting all of their unique ideas into one piece.But they pulled it off.“They initially thought there’s gonna be way too many cooks in the kitchen, but we managed to make it work,” he said.The nine artists are: Armstrong, Cindy Atchison, Chelsie Begoody, Laurie Cullum, Mariah Kaminsky, Parker Ledford, Jordanne Pelkey, Maddie Sanders and Hannah Wilson.“Droplets” uses a color spectrum representing the seasons. The largest droplets break up the major scenes of the Animas River depicted in winter through autumn.“I chose to depict mine in yellow because it just happened to fall in the summer location, but also to represent the 2015 (Gold King Mine waste water spill) disaster that tainted the river and turned it yellow,” he said.

He said a shining sun portrayed over the entire scene is a symbol of hope. The mural also includes depictions of how ecological damage effects the community and the ecosystem downriver from Durango.Armstrong said locals might recognize his art behind Jean Pierre Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar, a mural of Bart Simpson from “The Simpsons.”He also had a mural at The Hive, a youth community hub, before it announced the closure of its 1150 Main Ave. location.“It’s been one of the best experiences of my life,” he said of the project. “Super-talented artists. Really just honored and flattered enough to work with some of the great artists that are here.”“Droplets” came together through a partnership between the artists, the city of Durango and The Walls Project, a nonprofit that uses art and creativity to drive positive change in communities.The art project came together right on schedule. Tom Donley, The Walls Project’s chief financial officer, said in March the public unveiling of the mural was slated to happen during Animas River Days.Tommy Crosby, economic opportunity manager for the city, said in March the mural was made possible because a separate landscaping project at the reclamation center was completed under budget by about $100,000. The mural’s price tag was about $45,000.Two art installations, a sculpture by Alex Bond called “Whispers in Water” and a kinetic piece depicting a kayaker riding waves by Jeff Wise, were also included in the mural project.cburney@durangoherald.com

Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races

Photos: Riders battle it out in IHBC men’s professional road raceAnother successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Another successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road raceSaturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Saturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Photos: 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen TourMultiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Multiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

Photos: Steamworks wins annual ‘Battle of the Animas’Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

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Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduatesSeventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

Seventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

It’s back to school for hundreds of Durango School District 9-R students

New school year comes with upgrades for Durango students

Ascent appeals Durango 9-R’s denial of charter school application

Photos: Finishing touches ahead of new school year

Nonprofit offers alternative teaching programs to increase educator retention

Durango School District upgrades campus entryways for safety

Durango School District 9-R plans to update facilities policy

Three recent Durango High School graduates observe election process from the inside

Durango School District 9-R student achievement scores improve

Durango High School career innovation center to break ground in September

Hundreds of students will have access to free lunches this summer in Durango

Ascent Classical Academy responds to denial of charter school application

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