Durango & Cortez Adult Education Center

10/06/2026

Hear about our open house in Cortez!
October 8th 4:30 - 6:30
640 E 2nd Street, Cortez

Four Corners news from the KSJD newsroom.

10/02/2026

Registration for GED and ESL classes with the Durango & Cortez Adult Education Centers starts Monday, October 5 and runs through the 15th. Call or email to make your appointment to come visit with us about your future!
Durango: 970-385-4354
Cortez: 970-564-7004
[email protected]

10/02/2026

Join us for a open house to celebrate our new location in Cortez! The Cortez Chamber of Commerce will be helping with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Come visit and learn about our programs and fabulous staff!

08/17/2026

Registration is now OPEN for GED and ESL classes in Durango and Cortez. Registration ends on August 19!

Register here: https://durangoadulted.org/register/

A diploma is a key that unlocks new possibilities: higher-paying jobs, fresh opportunities, and the pride that comes with being there for your family and community. At Durango & Cortez Adult Education Center, we're committed to helping you get there through GED and ESL classes designed to set you up for real success.

Our team is passionate about education and dedicated to YOUR growth. We work hard, celebrate every win, and build a space where students truly thrive.

This is your moment. Start your journey today!

08/09/2026

Sign up for GED & ESL classes in Durango and Cortez:
🗓️ Registration: August 10–19
🎓 Classes start: August 25

A diploma opens doors — better pay, and the pride of contributing to your family and community. At Durango & Cortez Adult Education Center we're here to help you get there. Our team is passionate about education and dedicated to your growth. We work hard, celebrate wins, and build a supportive space where students thrive.

Start your journey today! durangoadulted.org/register

08/04/2026

We know how many of you were looking forward to lacing up, walking with your family, or cheering from the sidelines — and we’re grateful for that enthusiasm, however, after careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Fast & The Curious 5K Fun Run and 1K Family Walk, originally planned for Saturday, August 15 at Santa Rita Park.

This event has always been about more than a race; it’s a celebration of our community and the students we are proud to serve. We’re already looking ahead to bringing this event back even stronger next year.

If you’ve already registered , please visit https://durangoadulted.org for refund information and options.

08/03/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Registration for our next GED and ESL classes in Durango and Cortez will open on August 10 and closes on August 19

All classes start August 25.
For registration information, please visit https://durangoadulted.org/register/

A diploma opens doors — better pay, and the pride of contributing to your family and community. At Durango & Cortez Adult Education Center, we're here to help you get there with GED and ESL classes designed for real success.

Our team is passionate about education and dedicated to your growth. We work hard, celebrate wins, and build a supportive space where students thrive.

Start your journey!

07/03/2026

🎆 Happy Independence Day weekend from your Durango & Cortez Adult Education Center family! 🎆

Freedom means something different for everyone. For many of our students, it means the freedom to read a bedtime story to their kids, pass a citizenship test, earn a GED, or land a job they've been working toward. Every day, our community shows up to learn, grow, and build a brighter future — and that's something worth celebrating too.

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, we're grateful for the freedoms we share and for the incredible community that keeps showing up to invest in itself. Here's to fireworks, good company, and the everyday courage it takes to start (or continue) an education journey.

📍 Learn more about our programs: durangoadulted.org

06/30/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS from Durango & Cortez Adult Education Center! 🎉
We're thrilled to share that we received a $3,000 "Round-Up" grant from our friends at La Plata Electric Association (LPEA). 💚
This generous support will help us continue empowering adult learners in our community — and we couldn't be more grateful.
Huge thank you to LPEA and YOU, the members who make this possible!

Here's the cool part: did you know LPEA's Round-Up program is funded by everyday folks just like you? Your electric bill gets rounded up to the nearest dollar, and that spare change goes straight to supporting nonprofits across La Plata and Archuleta Counties. 💡

We're talking pennies — maybe a few cents a month — but when our whole community rounds up together, it adds up to real impact for local nonprofits doing good work right here at home.
Not enrolled yet? It takes 2 minutes to sign up, costs you almost nothing, and helps fund the organizations that make our community stronger. 🙌

👉 Join the Round-Up program today: https://www.lpea.coop/
Thank you, LPEA, for believing in adult education and lifelong learning. This grant means more opportunities, more classes, and more success stories for our learners. 🎓✨

06/18/2026

📚 SUMMER CLASS REGISTRATION IS COMING! 📚

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Monday, June 22 — registration opens for our Summer classes!

This session we're also offering two FREE classes:
✅ GED Math
✅ Beginning Spanish

📌 Important: Registration must be done in person. This allows students to attend a short orientation session before classes begin.

📞 Questions? Call us at 970-385-4354 for more information.