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Durango schools pass resolutions permanently reinstating pride, BLM flags

Unanimous vote settles a monthslong saga

January 29, 2025

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Colorado GOP threatens to sue Durango schools

says flags resolution would violate constitutional rights of undefined students

December 29, 2024

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Durango school board unveils proposed flag resolutions

adopted, actions would sanction progress pride, Black Lives Matter flags

December 14, 2024

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Durango school board may consider action to sanction certain flags

A formal resolution could avoid First Amendment complications

November 14, 2024

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Durango School District says directive on flags sent wrong message

9-R leaders explain how decision to remove political symbols was made

October 21, 2024

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Durango schools ban Black Lives Matter, trans-specific pride flags

in response to parent’s complaint that the symbols ‘indoctrinate’ students

October 12, 2024

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Durango High School Black Student Alliance raises money for cultural trip

Students speak about their experience with ignorance and racism in Durango

December 15, 2022

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Rain can’t dampen Juneteenth celebrations in Durango

Community members gather at 11th Street Station to celebrate Black culture

June 20, 2022

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Durango celebrates Juneteenth at Rotary Park

with speakers, soul food draws a crowd Saturday afternoon

June 19, 2021

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Durango man arrested for suspected assault during violent Oregon protest

Authorities say Ty Parker, 53, was taking part in pro-Trump rally before attacking counterprotester

September 8, 2020

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Counterprotesters raise concern for Black Lives Matter rally in Buckley Park

say they will have larger presence at typically peaceful event

August 14, 2020

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Talk about town: New York Times features Durango’s Black Lives Matter mural

A new mural at the Everyday Gas Station caught the attention of The New York Times.Durango Herald file The Times…

July 27, 2020

New Mexico

Store in Farmington posts anti-Black Lives Matter sign, receives backlash

residents say they’re not surprised

June 24, 2020