Civil rights

Local News

The ACLU has become a powerful player at the Colorado Capitol. But at what cost?

Organization’s policy team resigned this month after running an ambitious legislative agenda

October 1, 2021

Local News

Durango police investigated 16 citizen-initiated complaints in 2020

Community panel scrutinizes officer actions, internal reviews

April 18, 2021

Local News

Group signals more protests in Durango over health orders

Attorney seeks clarification from city about rules of engagement

February 24, 2021

Local News

Pine River Valley residents find mystery notes celebrating MLK Day

Letters carry positive messages, cash

January 20, 2021

New Mexico

Farmington mayor objects to nixing qualified immunity for officers

to Civil Rights Commission requests keeping protection in place

December 12, 2020

Regional News

Concerns raised about costs of New Mexico Civil Rights Act

The proposal was recommended by the state’s nine-member Civil Rights Commission, which is made up of attorneys, judges and law…

December 6, 2020

Local News

Durango police move toward reforming mental health response

Department says pilot program with Axis Health System could launch in January

October 21, 2020

Local News

Hundreds honor late Justice Ginsburg at Durango Women’s March

Democratic candidates throw in some campaigning

October 17, 2020

Local News

After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington?

community leader says town has moved from ‘D’ to ‘B minus’

October 17, 2020

Local News

Durango Police Department takes action on community outreach

Brammer prioritizes seeking out unheard voices

October 12, 2020

Local News

Durango removes Black Lives Matter memorial at Buckley Park

Demonstrators rebuilt it, but it still violates city code

August 29, 2020

Local News

Local groups to celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote

Coronavirus-adapted event to feature open-air gallery at Buckley Park

August 20, 2020

Local News

Durango City Council plans to weigh in on ‘Chief’ sign

‘The city has some responsibility to engage,’ mayor says

June 27, 2020

Local News

Are we receptive to police reforms in Southwest Colorado?

Protesters, law enforcement and government leaders agree changes must occur

June 19, 2020

Local News

Supreme Court ruling a bright spot during tough times, says Durango LGBTQ supporter

Historic verdict was decided in a 6-3 vote, with two conservative justices joining majority

June 16, 2020

Regional News

Justice Department backs Colorado church suit against Polis

Plains Harvest Church claims Polis tougher on houses of worship than for restaurants, retail shops

June 1, 2020

Local News

Is government response to health crisis causing irreversible damage to civil liberties?

American ideals clash with a killer virus

April 7, 2020

Local News

Does Fort Lewis College’s sexual harassment policy restrict free speech?

issues ‘red light’ rating

December 6, 2019

Local News

LGBTQ community struggles to find adequate health care

to behavioral and mental providers seen as particular problem

June 23, 2019

Local News

Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center looks to grow

executive director working on website update

March 4, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Workshops support students’ efforts to fight for equality

January 21, 2019

Local News

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

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

October 23, 2018

Nation & World

St. Louis faith leaders leading service in midst of unrest

Roman Catholic Archbishop Robert Carlson was scheduled to lead an outdoor interfaith service Tuesday afternoon in downtown St. Louis with…

September 19, 2017

Nation & World

Berkeley braces for visit by right-wing speaker Ben Shapiro

Pepper spray is used in April 15, 2017, as anti and pro-Donald Trump protesters clash during competing demonstrations at Martin…

September 13, 2017