Durango School District 9-R – The Durango Herald

La Plata County commissioner candidate told he can’t gather signatures on 9-R school grounds

Superintendent to review and update policies related to political activities

DATE: Apr 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Park Elementary lockout lifted as police respond to armed suspect on East Eighth Avenue

Incident did not pose immediate threat to students or staff; classes resumed as normal

DATE: Apr 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school staff and students build free libraries to expand reading access

Little Libraries program has placed outdoor bookcases at several mobile home communities

DATE: Apr 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District works to build community garden

With Ohana Kuleana listed for sale, Riverview Elementary hopes to grow something new

DATE: Apr 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Petition demands greater public process in approving fire station

Initiative would require meetings be held for emergency service developments

DATE: Apr 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Behavioral incidents nearly double at Durango School District 9-R

Some students may need additional support and reteaching after pandemic year

DATE: Apr 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Incoming kindergartners get skills check ahead of the coming school year

Parents receive insight about child’s strengths and weaknesses

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango Education Foundation hands over $250,000 donation to 9-R school district

Money will go toward programs that expand learning beyond the classroom

DATE: Apr 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango School District 9-R holds first regular in-person board meeting since September

Students from Animas Valley Elementary and Miller Middle School perform for Youth Art Month

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What should it mean to be a graduate of Durango School District 9-R?

Community members can weigh in on what traits students should possess when entering the workplace

DATE: Mar 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R gives status update on number of projects

About 16% of money collected through bond has already been committed

DATE: Mar 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R hires new public information officer

Karla Sluis brings years of local communications experience to the position

DATE: Mar 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

La Plata County commissioner candidate told he can’t gather signatures on 9-R school grounds

Park Elementary lockout lifted as police respond to armed suspect on East Eighth Avenue

Durango school staff and students build free libraries to expand reading access

Durango School District works to build community garden

Petition demands greater public process in approving fire station

Behavioral incidents nearly double at Durango School District 9-R

Incoming kindergartners get skills check ahead of the coming school year

Durango Education Foundation hands over $250,000 donation to 9-R school district

Durango School District 9-R holds first regular in-person board meeting since September

What should it mean to be a graduate of Durango School District 9-R?

Durango School District 9-R gives status update on number of projects

Durango School District 9-R hires new public information officer

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