On January 21, the Archuleta School District Board of Education voted to select the uptown site as the location for the district’s proposed new PK-8 school. 

The uptown site, adjacent to Vista Blvd. and Park Ave., offers an expansive campus with multiple access points, ample open space, and opportunities for future walking and biking connections. In selecting this location, the Board cited several factors, the site’s scalability and flexibility for future expansion, and the ability to provide additional field space, including dedicated middle school fields and a track. Board members also noted that the site preserves long-term options for potential expansion at the high school. In terms of construction, the Board prefers this site due to its overall cost and fiscal responsibility, a more predictable construction timeline, and less disruption to students during construction.

 

Read the full press release here.