Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent

Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R.
Home Popular Durango-based artist Deborah Gorton launches web site Artist’s mixed media work and class information now at www.deborahgorton.com Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango is a doggone friendly town! When you’re ready to escape the dog-eat-dog world of the big city, Durango is the natural choice. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. This Ecological Footprint Quiz Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Trout Wall Public Art Work Nears Completion After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Home Composting Bins Available From The City of Durango The Smiley Garden: Locally grown food making sense for Durango, the world The miracle of nature is now very evident at the Smiley Garden, located along East Third Ave. on the east side of the historic Smiley Building. A model for sustainability, the Smiley Building is owned by Charles Shaw and his wife Lisa Bodwalk. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. August 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion 4-H Barbecue Cook-off offers old-fashioned camaraderie La Plata County’s largest fundraising event proves to be an opportunity for enjoying friendships, good food and a bit of days gone by. By Indiana Reed Minor bus accident in Durango West, no injuries Minor bus accident in Durango West, no injuries Minor bus accident in Durango West, no injuries Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Explosion rips through downtown; 3 firefighters injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Three businesses explode in Durango; 7 injured Blast sends shock wave through crowd Blast sends shock wave through crowd Blast sends shock wave through crowd Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Karen Barger of Seasons Rotisserie and Grill--statement to the press and community Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Durango, Colorado would like to thank Fire and Rescue, police, emergency officials and others who assisted in the fire and its effect on February 22. Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze Firefighters Battle Downtown Durango Blaze Fire started above Seasons Fire started above Seasons Fire started above Seasons Fire started above Seasons Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old Burned Durango buildings more than 100 years old Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le Commissioners Express Thanks TO FIREFIGHTERS, First Responders, AND COMMUNITY The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners would like to express their gratitude for the cooperative effort put forth in combating the fire that occurred on Friday, February 22, 2008 and destroyed Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Half-Price Tees and Le ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES There are times when families need special assistance in providing for essential needs. The risk of homelessness, unemployment, or utility shut-off can cause emergencies that threaten basic family well-being. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES There are times when families need special assistance in providing for essential needs. The risk of homelessness, unemployment, or utility shut-off can cause emergencies that threaten basic family well-being. Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College Britz named as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC “Rapunzel” comes to Community Concert Hall at FLC Frontier Airlines Moves Start Date Up To April Frontier Airlines announced that the start date for the new airline service from Durango to Denver has been moved up from May 15 to April 22. Frontier Airlines Moves Start Date Up To April Frontier Airlines announced that the start date for the new airline service from Durango to Denver has been moved up from May 15 to April 22. Frontier Airlines Moves Start Date Up To April Frontier Airlines announced that the start date for the new airline service from Durango to Denver has been moved up from May 15 to April 22. Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall Perú Negro brings Winter Carnival of Latin music to Community Concert Hall The Durango Independent Film Festival Announces the Winners of This Year's Festival Awards. The Durango Independent Film Festival, presented by Glacier Club, held its 2008 Award Ceremony Sunday evening at a packed Abbey Theatre to announce the winners of this year's festival awards. The Durango Independent Film Festival Announces the Winners of This Year's Festival Awards. The Durango Independent Film Festival, presented by Glacier Club, held its 2008 Award Ceremony Sunday evening at a packed Abbey Theatre to announce the winners of this year's festival awards. The Durango Independent Film Festival Announces the Winners of This Year's Festival Awards. The Durango Independent Film Festival, presented by Glacier Club, held its 2008 Award Ceremony Sunday evening at a packed Abbey Theatre to announce the winners of this year's festival awards. Four Arrested for Auto Break-ins Three adult males and one juvenile male were arrested early in the morning on February 28, 2008 after breaking into a series of vehicles across the city of Durango. Four Arrested for Auto Break-ins Three adult males and one juvenile male were arrested early in the morning on February 28, 2008 after breaking into a series of vehicles across the city of Durango. Four Arrested for Auto Break-ins Three adult males and one juvenile male were arrested early in the morning on February 28, 2008 after breaking into a series of vehicles across the city of Durango. SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY TO PRESENT “MUSIC FOR MAIN” BENEFIT CONCERT ON APRIL 5 Habitat Completes Durango Homes on Florida Road Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County has completed the final three homes of their seven unit Casitas de Florida build in Durango! Habitat Completes Durango Homes on Florida Road Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County has completed the final three homes of their seven unit Casitas de Florida build in Durango! Youth come together for FLC Earth Week to create a stronger community Students from Fort Lewis College and local high schools hope to start a conversation next week about La Plata County’s future. Youth come together for FLC Earth Week to create a stronger community Students from Fort Lewis College and local high schools hope to start a conversation next week about La Plata County’s future. Youth come together for FLC Earth Week to create a stronger community Students from Fort Lewis College and local high schools hope to start a conversation next week about La Plata County’s future. Craig Westberg District Attorney - Statement As there appears to be speculation as to whether or not I will seek another term as District Attorney, it seems prudent to announce that I have made a firm decision in that regard. I will not run again, but have every intention of finishing this term. Craig Westberg District Attorney - Statement As there appears to be speculation as to whether or not I will seek another term as District Attorney, it seems prudent to announce that I have made a firm decision in that regard. I will not run again, but have every intention of finishing this term. Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue. Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue. Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue. Downtown community gathering to celebrate Durango’s spirit/resilience The City of Durango and Durango Business Improvement District (BID) will host a community gathering, designed to celebrate Durango’s spirit and resilience, Friday, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m., in the 700 block of Main Avenue. The Half Price Tees and Durango Embroidery and Print coming back from the fire, better than ever Six months ago, Half Price Tees garnered national, even international fame due to the fire that destroyed a portion of the 700 block on Durango’s Main Ave. What has come to light, however, in the wake of this tragedy is that this is no mere “t-shirt shop. The Half Price Tees and Durango Embroidery and Print coming back from the fire, better than ever Six months ago, Half Price Tees garnered national, even international fame due to the fire that destroyed a portion of the 700 block on Durango’s Main Ave. What has come to light, however, in the wake of this tragedy is that this is no mere “t-shirt shop. “Look Local First” campaign seeks to protect La Plata County’s economy “Look Local First” campaign seeks to protect La Plata County’s economy Sean Clark named Steamworks Executive Chef and Director of Restaurant Operations Sean Clark named Steamworks Executive Chef and Director of Restaurant Operations Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered San Juan Basin Health offering immunization clinics San Juan Basin Health offering immunization clinics Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Steamworks Brewing Co. now distributing the award-winning Colorado Kölsch in 12-oz. bottle six-packs Steamworks Brewing Co. now distributing the award-winning Colorado Kölsch in 12-oz. bottle six-packs Steamworks Brewing Co. now distributing the award-winning Colorado Kölsch in 12-oz. bottle six-packs 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23 Small fire at Durango High School Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. City Offices closed on Labor Day Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office.	The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. “The Board of Education has received a letter from Dr. Shalee Cunningham requesting that her name be withdrawn as a candidate for the position of superintendent in Durango School District 9-R,” said Floyd Patterson on behalf of the board. In such an event, the board had previously decided that the search would be reopened and a new group of candidates would be considered. Hazard Young & Attea will conduct the reopened search per its contract with the district and has been instructed to begin immediately, according to the statement released by the school board. Cunningham was offered the position of superintendent by the board on Jan. 28 contingent upon a site visit and negotiation of a mutually agreed-upon contract. The site visit was concluded on Thursday, Feb. 21, and the board discussed the results of the site visit during an executive session on Monday, Feb. 25. Mary Barter, who has served as District 9-R superintendent since 1999, will retire on June 30. For more information, contact Jeff Schell at 375-7721.
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The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R.