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Fort Lewis College honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Workshops support students’ efforts to fight for equality

DATE: Jan 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Office of Civil Rights to investigate father’s complaint against Durango School District 9-R

Father claims school district did not properly investigate alleged sex assault on his child

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

St. Louis faith leaders leading service in midst of unrest

ST. LOUIS – Faith leaders in St. Louis are reaching out to try to help the area heal in the midst of racial unrest that has surfaced for the second time in three years after fatal police sho...

DATE: Sep 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Berkeley braces for visit by right-wing speaker Ben Shapiro

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) – The University of California, Berkeley will seal off large parts of its campus like a fortress with a closed perimeter and a “very large” visible police presence Thur...

DATE: Sep 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

ACLU: Colorado’s branch of the watchdog organization is in Durango’s grill again

What is it with the American Civil Liberties Union? The organization, or at least its Denver-based Colorado branch, seems to have it out for Durango. The latest notice to the city...

DATE: Aug 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Activists gain resolve from civil rights vets post-election

ALBUQUERQUE – It became clear to Javier Benavidez that Donald Trump would win the presidency around 2 a.m. after polls closed on Election Day. The Albuquerque activist had helped organize tw...

DATE: Dec 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Homeless seek legal protection from cities’ laws

Many living on the streets say booming cities have outlawed their right to sleep, beg and even sit

DATE: Jun 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Durango businesses hit with ADA lawsuits

Florida man called ‘serial plaintiff’ by local lawyer

DATE: May 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango women applaud $20 bill redesign

Area women who nominated role models and favorite female historical figures were happy Wednesday with the choice of Harriet Tubman for the front of the to-be-redesigned $20 bill. ...

DATE: Apr 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Counterrally planned to confront Confederate flag ride

Organizers aim to defy display of Confederate symbol

DATE: Mar 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Niece of MLK applies civil rights message to unborn in Durango speech

Alveda King delivers pro-life message

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez police likely to face lawsuit in Make My Day case

A Denver attorney has confirmed that a civil lawsuit is likely against the Cortez Police Department in connection to a 2014 Make My Day criminal trial. In a 1,154-word letter date...

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.