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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[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[Every drop counts: Green Team dives into water-wise fun]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2165275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Giggles, guesses, shiny plumbing parts, and a whole lot of splashing — that’s how Riverview Elementary School's Green Team learned that saving water can be both fun and powerful.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December 2025 bond update: Design, housing, and facility milestones mark year-end progress]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2147868</link>
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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[Community gets first look at future Three Springs Elementary School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2132259</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[What does the future of learning look like in Durango? On Nov. 6, families, neighbors, staff, and community leaders gathered at CommonSpirit/Mercy Medical Center to find out. Nearly 100 people attended our First Look: Future Three Springs Elementary School event to get a sneak peek at what will become Durango’s newest school community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:32:00 -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 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[First Look: See designs of future Three Springs elementary school Nov. 6]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Durango School District (DSD, formerly known as 9-R) is inviting the public to get an early look at the designs for the new elementary school planned for the Three Springs neighborhood.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:57:00 -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[August 2025 bond update: District outlines 2025–28 projects, names GC for Three Springs school]]></title>
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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[June 2025 bond update: A busy summer of big moves and bold plans]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2083447</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From new schools to sustainable upgrades, the 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond is picking up steam across the district. Since our last update in April, key planning milestones are shaping the future of learning in Durango – including progress on the new Three Springs Elementary, long-range facility plans, and early steps toward workforce housing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[April 2025 bond update: District advances bond work with key planning milestones and project launches]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Since March, Durango School District has made significant progress on the 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond program, establishing oversight committees, selecting architects for the new elementary school, advancing planning and scheduling, and initiating early phases of construction and maintenance projects.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 11:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March 2025 Bond Update: Survey highlights urgent need for staff housing]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2052767</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A staff survey conducted by Durango School District (DSD) in February confirms a growing need for workforce housing among educators and support staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 2025 Bond Update: Bond kicks off with big ideas and a galloping start]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2040229</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Durango School District (DSD) officially launched the 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond with a high-energy event at Florida Mesa Elementary School (FMES) on Feb. 25, setting the stage for three years of transformative improvements across all of the district's schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:16:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 2025 Bond Update: Assembling our teams and setting schedules]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2036582</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Since our December 2024 update on the 2024 Investing in Our Schools Bond, Durango School District (DSD) has made significant progress.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November 2024 Bond Update: Jacobs named project manager]]></title>
				<link>http://www.durangoschools.org/apps/news/article/2007055</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to our community’s support of public education, Ballot Issue 4A passed with 61.27% of voters in favor. This $150 million bond will fund the construction of a new elementary school in Three Springs, address critical deferred maintenance needs, and explore affordable housing options for our teachers and staff. We are committed to being transparent and providing regular updates on the progress of the new bond plans via our newsletters and social media channels.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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