Civil rights

New Mexico

New Mexico leaders condemn Cesar Chavez following sexual abuse allegations

Federal, state officials call for Chavez’s name to be removed from public landmarks

March 20, 2026

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Group proposing mask ban for officers in Durango nears Friday petition deadline

Secret Police citizen’s initiative has collected about 1,600 signatures

March 4, 2026

Local News

City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records

Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge

February 27, 2026

Local News

Durango police chief, Flock critic testify on opposite sides of Colorado Senate bill

Measure would require warrants for database searches after 72 hours of incident

February 26, 2026

Local News

Maria’s Bookshop files lawsuit against city of Durango over police warrant

argues compliance, without proper hearing, would have ‘chilling effect’ on free speech

February 24, 2026

Local News

La Plata County residents workshop strategies for civil disobedience

Peaceful resistance requires choices, comes with risks

February 8, 2026

Local News

Compañeros director says noise citation was attempt to suppress speech

Durango to revisit noise statute after ticket dismissed in court

February 8, 2026

Local News

Durango residents say ‘No secret police’

Activists circulating petition to pressure City Council to adopt anti-mask ordinance for law enforcement

January 23, 2026

Local News

Misconduct by ICE can now be reported to Colorado attorney general

Unlawful activity could include use of excessive force, unlawful searches and wrongful detentions

January 22, 2026

Local News

What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

January 5, 2026

Local News

Durango residents talk Flock with ACLU and DeFlock founder

rights advocates sound alarm over AI-powered surveillance cameras

December 11, 2025

Local News

Durango residents call for Flock Safety cameras to be taken down

department shared data with 60 agencies that cooperate with ICE

December 8, 2025

Local News

Colorado attorney general weighs in on Trump lawsuits, governor’s race and rural-urban politics

Weiser says he’s a fighter, and that’s what state needs

September 16, 2025

Local News

Rise in immigration enforcement in La Plata County stirs fear, questions

Advocates urge residents to know their rights

July 5, 2025

Local News

Women rally in Durango for reproductive health rights

200 people fill Buckley Park on Saturday ahead of Election Day

November 2, 2024

Local News

At 84, Durango civil rights attorney Leonard Davies is still looking to make the justice system fair

Resident represented Black Panthers, migrant workers and other groups in freedom of speech and civil liberties cases

September 1, 2024

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Durango raises records request fees, citing increase in inquiries

Colorado law allows municipalities to approve rate hikes

July 19, 2024

Local News

Juneteenth festival returns to Durango

annual event had about twice as many participants

June 20, 2024

Local News

Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations

‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'

April 24, 2023

Regional News

Colorado baker fighting ruling over gender transition cake

Phillips won a partial Supreme Court victory a decade ago after refusing to make a gay couple's wedding cake

October 6, 2022

Local News

‘Tell us where we can go’: Purple Cliffs residents receive eviction notices

Uncertainty is the only path forward for many camp inhabitants

October 1, 2022

Regional News

Denver appeals court upholds right to record police

A YouTube blogger said a Lakewood officer blocked him from recording a 2019 traffic stop

July 11, 2022

Regional News

Boulder’s camping ban leaves unhoused residents no alternatives, plaintiffs say

of choices and resources prompt lawsuit against city

June 17, 2022

Regional News

Colorado election deniers sued by civil rights groups over door-to-door ‘intimidation’

Canvassers reportedly wear badges, pretend to be associated with government and sometimes carry guns

March 15, 2022