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.

Be sure to register your incoming kindergartener for the 2025 - 2026 School Year. Your child must be 5 years old by the first day of school (August 20, 2025). Please contact our elementary office with any questions. (719) 657 - 4050.

Back To School!!!

Jr/Sr High School ~ August 18, 2025

Elementary School ~ August 20, 2025

The Upper Rio Grande School District Board of Education is made up of five dedicated community members who volunteer their time to serve four-year terms. In the upcoming 2025 Coordinated Election, two (2)  board seats will be up for election.

Community members interested in running for a seat on the board can pick up a candidate petition starting Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 8:00 AM at the Upper Rio Grande School District Office: 950 French Street, Del Norte, CO

Key Deadlines for School Board Candidates

Candidates are responsible for identifying and meeting all legal and financial deadlines. 2025 School Director Election Timeline

August 6, 2025, 8:00 a.m. First day to pick up and circulate Nomination Petitions, Upper Rio Grande School District, 950 French Street, Del Norte, CO 81132

August 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. Nomination Petition: Last day for school director candidates to file a nomination petition with circulators’ notarized affidavits, a notarized acceptance of nomination, and written notice of intent to be a candidate. C.R.S. §§ 1-4-803(2); 22-31-107(2).

August 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. Write-in Candidates: Last day for school director write-in candidate to file an affidavit of intent to be a candidate. C.R.S. §§ 1-1-106(5); 1-4-1102(2).

August 29, 2025, 12:00 p.m. Candidate Audio Recording: Last day for candidate to submit to the county clerk an audio recording of the pronunciation of his or her name exactly as it is provided in the candidate's statement of intent. 8 CO ACD 1505-1, Rule 4.6.1. – 2.

November 4, 2025 Election Day

Resources

2025 School Director Candidate Guide

Colorado Secretary Of State - Basic Campaign Finance Information Sheet for School Board Candidates

For comprehensive information on campaign finance reporting and other election-related deadlines, please refer to the Colorado Secretary of State - 2025 Biennial School Election Filing Calendar

For more general information about the election process, please visit the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) - Election Resources