Culture (general)

Local News

Durango rodeo embodies Western heritage

event at La Plata County Fairgrounds seeks to expand its reach while staying true to its roots

June 23, 2023

Local News

Juneteenth celebration to take place Monday at Buckley Park in Durango

Southwest Movement celebrates Black culture

June 16, 2023

Local News

Group seeks to acquire La Paloma building in South Durango

Members want to transform the location into a community center and safe haven for people of color

June 11, 2023

New Mexico

Aztec Ruins National Monument to host musical performance

Magdalena will perform in the Great Kiva

May 17, 2023

Tri-Cities

Spring Mini Contest Powwow celebrated at Farmington Museum

Drumming, dancing and vendors drew loyal crowd for gathering

May 11, 2023

New Mexico

Symphony to perform movie music concert

interactive event offers music education opportunities

May 9, 2023

Local News

Fort Lewis College Black Student Union honors excellence with group’s first gala

‘I think of unimaginable possibilities,’ says club president. ‘I also think of love and I think that Black history is…

February 28, 2023

New Mexico

Storyteller series welcomes Eldrena Douma

Farmington Public Library hosts Native American storyteller

February 10, 2023

New Mexico

Aztec Ruins National Monument celebrates centennial

Distinguished panelists will join Zoom meeting Jan. 24

January 19, 2023

Local News

Students celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day despite inclement weather

Planned march at Fort Lewis College is tentatively rescheduled for next week

January 16, 2023

Local News

Durango’s arts and culture fund ‘exceeds expectations’ in first year of program

62 applicants submitted proposals and 36 were awarded grants

October 11, 2022

Local News

Park Elementary celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with cooking activities

Students make blue corn mush while sharing and discussing culture

October 10, 2022

Local News

Children’s art display represents so much more than glazed clay

Hispanic organization seeks to help those with limited access to mental health resources

October 10, 2022

Local News

Durango School District turns the other cheek at Boebert’s unfounded ‘litter box’ remarks

9-R spokeswoman says focus should be on high test scores versus ‘false comments’

October 7, 2022

Local News

Durango saddles up for 34th annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering Parade

1,500 people attend Main Avenue march on Saturday

October 1, 2022

Local News

Durango School District 9-R to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day with events

District launches new diversity program dedicated to cultural awareness

September 30, 2022

Local News

Ring the dinner bell: Fiesta Days’ Chuck Wagon competition heats up

Meat, biscuits, desserts galore at cook-off at fairgrounds Tina Stallard, with Curly Cue Camp, makes cornbread during the La Plata-Archuleta…

July 30, 2022

Local News

Durango opens second round of applications for art, venue funding

$250,000 to be distributed among first series of applicants

July 14, 2022

Regional News

Colorado drag queen events face online hate and protests, leading to cancellations

Botanic Gardens silent on story time event called off during Pride Month

June 24, 2022

Local News

Rain can’t dampen Juneteenth celebrations in Durango

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

June 20, 2022

Local News

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

June 14, 2022

Education

Fort Lewis College names new vice president of Diversity Affairs

Heather Shotton looks forward to being part of school’s reconciliation process

June 7, 2022

Regional News

‘Heartbreaking and undeniable’ – preliminary review of federal Indian boarding schools is out

Colorado was home to five such institutions, including what became Fort Lewis College

May 11, 2022

Local News

As Durango grows and becomes more expensive, is its culture changing?

Yes, some say, and that carries both good and bad

February 28, 2022