Gays and lesbians

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s LGBTQ+ members refuse to give into fear after mass shooting

in Durango’s pride community say hateful rhetoric by politicians helps fuel violence

November 24, 2022

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

Regional News

Colorado’s LGBTQ community works to cement same-sex marriage into state law

Justice Clarence Thomas’ concurring opinion in Roe raises questions about equity rights

June 27, 2022

Local News

Rain doesn’t stop Durango Pride Parade

than 100 people march in downtown Durango on Saturday

June 22, 2019

Food

Durango restaurants join in for celebration of Pride Month

‘It’s not just a bunch of parties’

June 18, 2019

Local News

Bayfield students in Gay Straight Alliance to attend diversity conference

provides safe place for anyone at Bayfield High School, members say

January 24, 2019

Food

Oregon bakery appeals fine for turning away lesbian couple

The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that lawyers for Melissa and Aaron Klein, former owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa, filed the petition…

October 25, 2018

Local News

Photos: March down Main

crowd participates in Durango Pride March

June 23, 2018

Nation & World

Supreme Court lets stand Texas ruling on gay spouse benefits

Supporters of the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling on same-sex marriage gather on the step of the Texas Capitol for a…

December 4, 2017

Regional News

Court orders Arizona tribe to recognize same-sex marriages

The court ruled that same-sex couples have a fundamental right to marry under the constitution of the Ak-Chin community and…

October 29, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Disney Channel is making history with its first gay coming-out story

Sofia Wylie, Joshua Rush, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Asher Angel star in Disney Channel’s “Andi Mack.”Fred Hayes/Disney Channel The comedic…

October 29, 2017

Local News

One Colorado honors Durango Herald for coverage of LGBTQ issues

du1-i-syn In awarding the Herald, One Colorado said: “The Durango Herald has consistently called out attacks against the LGBTQ community,…

October 23, 2017

Local News

Durango, state LGBT advocacy groups and lawmakers respond to Trump’s tweets

barring transgender Americans from military counter productive and ‘anti-American’

July 26, 2017

Local News

Photo: Pride on the rapids

Rafters take on Durangoâ€™s Whitewater Park as part of the festivities during the Durango Pride Festival River Parade.Durango Herald/Jonathan Romeo

June 25, 2017

Nation & World

Gay pride parades sound a note of resistance – and face some

In a year when leaders are anxious about President Donald Trump’s agenda, both the New York and San Francisco parades…

June 25, 2017

Local News

Durango shows its pride

200 people turn out to march down Main Avenue

June 24, 2017

Local News

Arrest of student spurs Fort Lewis College march

Student arrested for pouring coffee on man’s Bible

March 22, 2017

Local News

‘We Are One Colorado’ tour to arrive March 10

A presentation and discussion to inform and support Colorado LGBTQ community members will be given from 6 to 7:30 p.m.…

February 27, 2017

Local News

Pride comes to Purgatory

Alliance holds first Winter Pride

January 28, 2017

Local News

Transgender Day of Remembrance will be Sunday

The Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil and Service will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship…

November 16, 2016

Local News

Durango Pride on display in rainbow colors

Hundreds turn out for parade, party at Buckley Park

June 25, 2016

Local News

Photo: Flying the flags of Pride

Alysha Carmien hangs rainbow flags along Main Avenue on Wednesday ahead of the Four Corners Alliance for Diversity Pride Festival.…

June 22, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Party for Pride

Durango Pride Festival kicks off Wednesday

June 16, 2016

Local News

Candlelight vigil in Durango to remember Orlando victims

Gathering will take place in Rotary Park

June 14, 2016