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				<title><![CDATA[June 2026 bond update: Three Springs groundbreaking, Workforce Housing Program expansions]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Durango School District (DSD, formerly 9-R) has broken ground on the new Three Springs Elementary School campus, and the district's Workforce Housing Program has achieved nearly 80% occupancy. Funded by the 2024 Investing in Our Schools bond, these milestones highlight the ongoing updates to facilities and long-term planning across DSD.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A note from our superintendent: Why build Three Springs Elementary School?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[I understand why some community members are asking questions about building a new school while the district is also talking openly about enrollment declines and budget challenges. Those are fair questions, and they deserve a clear answer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[April 2026 bond update: Big Picture renovations nearly complete, new workforce housing application window]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Durango Big Picture High School's new home is 99% complete, and the district has opened a new workforce-housing application window and begun constructing a roadway extension leading to the Three Springs Elementary School campus. Funded by the 2024 Investing in Our Schools bond, these milestones provide essential facilities and support for DSD's dedicated educators and students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:52:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 2026 bond update: Three Springs Elementary construction on track and workforce housing lottery results announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here’s what’s new in 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond program planning since the December 2025 update.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December 2025 bond update: Design, housing, and facility milestones mark year-end progress]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here’s what’s new in bond program planning since the October 2025 update.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:22:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October 2025 bond update: Projects advance as new school, housing, and facility plans take shape]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2125016</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here's what's new in bond program planning since our August 2025 update.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:29:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District purchases warehouse to eliminate final leased facility]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why are we excited about our new warehouse? Because it’s a smart investment in Durango School District’s future. It's also part of our promise to La Plata County voters, who passed the 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District finalizes purchase of 35 apartments to support workforce housing]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to share exciting news — the district has officially closed on 35 apartment units at the Lightner Creek Village Apartments in Durango as of Oct. 8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District announces plan to purchase Lightner Creek Apartments for staff housing]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Durango School District (DSD, formerly known as 9-R) announced Sept. 23, 2025, during its regular Board of Education meeting that it plans to purchase the Lightner Creek Apartment complex in Durango to provide affordable housing for district staff. The district anticipates closing on the property by October 30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August 2025 bond update: District outlines 2025–28 projects, names GC for Three Springs school]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2100301</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here's what's new in bond program planning since our summer 2025 update.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Did you know? Colorado law restricts how bond funds can be used]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2069100</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Did you know? Zero percent of the 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond can be used for staff salaries.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 12:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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