The Upper Rio Grande School District (Del Norte) and the Sargent School District invite all families, students, and community members to attend the second Joint Community Meeting regarding the proposed Del Norte–Sargent Cooperative Athletics Program.

Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) Location: Sargent Auditorium

This open meeting will provide an overview of the proposed Co-Op plan, including its purpose, benefits, and structure. Attendees will have an opportunity to share feedback, ask questions, and learn more about the next steps in the process.

We look forward to hearing from our community as we continue to work together in support of our student-athletes and the future of our athletic programs.

The Upper Rio Grande School District (Del Norte) and the Sargent School District invite all families, students, and community members to attend the first Joint Community Meeting regarding the proposed Del Norte–Sargent Cooperative Athletics Program.

Date: Monday, November 10, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) Location: Del Norte Auditorium 950 French Street, Del Norte, CO 81132

This open meeting will provide an overview of the proposed Co-Op plan, including its purpose, benefits, and structure. Attendees will have an opportunity to share feedback, ask questions, and learn more about the next steps in the process.

We look forward to hearing from our community as we continue to work together in support of our student-athletes and the future of our athletic programs.

Thank you to everyone who has completed the Del Norte–Sargent Cooperative Athletics Feedback Survey.  If you have not completed the survey, you can access it using this link: https://forms.gle/GBf9MEdqxL4MMh8c6

URGSD Election Update: Appointment & Ballot Clarification

The Upper Rio Grande School District Board of Education is pleased to announce that Emily Boyd was appointed to fill the recent board vacancy at the September 25, 2025, meeting. Additionally, Leroy Trujillo has formally withdrawn from the upcoming election.

In accordance with Colorado election law (C.R.S. 1-13.5-304), which allows a candidate to withdraw by affidavit but does not guarantee removal from the ballot after statutory deadlines, both names will still appear on the November 4, 2025, ballot.

Please be advised that votes cast for Emily Boyd or Leroy Trujillo will not be counted in the election results.

The four remaining candidates whose votes will be counted are:

• Engle, Amy
• Gallegos, Jeremy Lee
• Martinez, Jill A.
• Robertson, Patricia L.

Community members may click on each candidate’s name above to learn more about them and their desire to serve on the URGSD School Board.

The Election is to fill two (2) seats for board directors, both for four (4) year terms.

We appreciate the continued engagement and support of our community as we move through the election process.

The Upper Rio Grande School District Board of Education is proud to announce that Emily Boyd was unanimously appointed to fill the vacant board seat during its regularly scheduled meeting on September 25, 2025.

The Board extends its deepest gratitude to all who applied and interviewed for the position. Your commitment to serving our schools and community demonstrates the strength and dedication of the people we are fortunate to have supporting our district.

We are confident that Emily’s leadership, perspective, and passion for education will serve as a valuable addition to the Board. Together, we will continue working toward our vision for student success and community partnership.

As we look ahead, we are reminded that “We Are Tiger Strong”—a motto that reflects not only our pride but also the resilience, collaboration, and commitment of our students, staff, and community.

Upper Rio Grande School Board Candidates for the November 4, 2025 Election are:

Boyd, Emily

Engle, Amy

Gallegos, Jeremy Lee

Martinez, Jill A.

Robertson, Patricia L.

Trujillo, Leroy

The election is for two (2) seats each are four (4) year terms.

For more information on candidates please visit: https://tracer.sos.colorado.gov/PublicSite/SearchPages/CandidateSearch.aspx

The Upper Rio Grande School District C-7 will conduct a public random drawing to determine the ballot order of certified candidates for the November 4, 2025 Coordinated Election. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 8:45 am, at the URGSD District Office located at 950 French Street, Del Norte, CO 81132. Members of the public are welcome to attend. This transparent process ensures fairness in determining the order in which candidates’ names will appear on the official ballot.

The Board of Education of the Upper Rio Grande School District is accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the Board of Education from the date of appointment until the next regular biennial school election in November 2027.

To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must be a registered elector of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the date of appointment. The applicant must also be a resident of the director district in which the vacancy exists.

Any person who meets the qualifications and who desires to be considered for the appointment is invited to file a written notice of such intention and a statement of qualifications with the secretary of the Board of Education by September 18, 2025, at 950 French Street, Del Norte Co 81154 or by emailing Sophia Cruz at scruz@urtigers.co or Aaron Horrocks at ahorrocks@urtigers.co.

The Board will interview prospective candidates on September 25, 2025, at a public meeting.   For further information, contact Sophia Cruz at (719) 657 – 4040.

The Upper Rio Grande School District in the County of Rio Grande, State of Colorado, calls for nomination of candidates for school directors to be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

At this election two (2) directors will be elected for a term of office of four (4) years.

To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months before the election and a resident of the director district which will be represented. A person is ineligible to run for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child.

A person who desires to be a candidate for school director shall file a written notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 25 eligible electors who are registered to vote in the regular biennial school election.

Nomination petitions may be obtained at the Upper Rio Grande District Office, 950 French Street, Del Norte, CO 81132. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Completed petitions shall be submitted to the Upper Rio Grande District Office, 950 French Street, Del Norte, CO 81132 no later than 12:00 pm (noon) on August 29, 2025.