Culture (general)

Regional News

Here are the proposed new names for 28 Colorado landmarks with Indigenous slurs

force recommends renaming more than 660 geographical sites across the country

February 24, 2022

Local News

Could hallucinogenics help cure our mental health woes?

Durango Psychedelic Club creates a community space to break stigmas and discuss mind-altering drugs

February 9, 2022

Local News

Is Durango being snubbed by ‘best of’ lists? Are we good with that?

town makes a lot of top 10 and 100 lists, but what about those it doesn’t?

February 2, 2022

Local News

Fort Lewis College to put $1.5 million toward Native language revitalization

institute will begin in 2024 and feature four Indigenous languages

January 28, 2022

Local News

Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history

A centuries-old Puebloan village was discovered during the realignment of U.S. Highway 550

January 12, 2022

Local News

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe dedicates new charter school

Kwiyagat Community Academy blends Ute culture and language with academics

November 19, 2021

Local News

Fort Lewis College removes panels depicting ‘incomplete’ history of Native American boarding school

ceremony, school president described FLC’s past as part of a ‘cultural genocide’

September 13, 2021

Local News

Gov. Polis notes funding concerns with bill banning American Indian mascots

Deadline to stop using derogatory, offensive representations is June 1

July 1, 2021

Local News

Durango adds vetting process to avoid offensive names

policy guides submissions, review for naming city assets

June 19, 2021

Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert calls on critical race theory to be banned in schools

Lawmaker says the teaching is divisive and ‘advances hate’

June 11, 2021

Local News

Ute tribes reimagine Bear Dances

coronavirus locks down reservations, Ute tribes use social media, videos of past dances

June 5, 2020

Local News

Mentor to students of color steps down from El Centro

Shirena Trujillo Long leaves legacy of love and passion

January 6, 2020

Local News

FLC student learns about her culture to teach others

Sophomore brings experience from Potawatomi leadership program back to campus

September 9, 2019

Food

A family menu built on appreciation, not appropriation

Context is key when it comes to culturally sensitive meals

January 22, 2019

Local News

Comics fan uses superheroes to fight indigenous stereotypes

Francis taps power of popular culture

November 26, 2018

Local News

Big Picture High students celebrate Dia de los Muertos

creates remembrance altar for Durango Arts Center display

November 1, 2018

Film

Casting call: Post-Civil War film to be shot in Southwest Colorado

seeking extras and stunt riders

October 30, 2018

Food

Crow Canyon planning regional food tour

Archaeological center to host Southwestern culinary tour

February 27, 2018

Local News

Lowrider group from Bloomfield visits Fort Lewis College

a little trip slow and low

October 29, 2017

Local News

Photo: Celebrating Hispanic heritage on the mesa

Local band Los Mitotitos performs Friday at the 13th annual Fiesta on the Mesa at the Student Union Plaza at…

September 15, 2017

Film

‘Neither Wolf Nor Dog’ opening at Animas City Theatre

takes you on a unique road trip

June 8, 2017

Local News

City’s arts and culture goals take shape

facilities, greater collaboration touted in draft plan

January 23, 2017

Local News

Navajo artists express experience with Gold Mine spill

exhibition shows how tribe dealt with blowout last August

April 10, 2016

Local News

Pueblo Feast Day welcomes influential women

Increasing enrollment from Native American communities leads to event, club

March 30, 2016