Gender equality

Business (general)

Women entrepreneurs envision business futures in Durango

owners near parity with men, but challenges persist

December 21, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Abortion

Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care

seek to shield out-of-state residents from prosecution

April 14, 2023 • AP

Colorado

Colorado Legislature poised to be second in country with women in majority

will hold 51 of 100 seats across both chambers after 2022 midterms

November 17, 2022 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

Durango Police Department

Durango police are looking for a few good women

Department wants at least 30% of its officers to be female by 2030

November 15, 2022 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

ColoradoSun.com

Diversity, equity concerns surface during investigation into Colorado’s emergency management agency

Employee alleged leadership at division created a ‘toxic and hostile’ work environment

September 29, 2022 • Olivia Prentzel — The Colorado Sun

Culture (general)

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 • Zoe Schacht — Colorado Newsline

Bayfield

Women take the lead in La Plata County politics

elected leaders share their take on gender and policy

August 30, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

Durango surveys city employees about diversity

Results will be used as starting point to build DEI road map

August 20, 2021 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

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Gender equality

Former pension boss sues New Mexico over pay discrimination

The Associated Press SANTA FE – The former head of New Mexico’s pension system for educators has accused Democratic Gov.…

May 28, 2021 • AP

Durango city officials

New Durango diversity team members to uplift unheard voices

Community Relations Commission wants to make marginalized groups feel welcome

March 1, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Navy veteran Gail Harris breaks barriers on race, police

‘My ceiling became the next generation’s floor’

March 1, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Death and dying

Durango observes Transgender Day of Remembrance

Virtual event remembers lives lost to violence

November 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Frontpage Lead

Southwest Colorado sawyer crew cuts down gender stereotypes

draws second looks; some wonder who the man is in charge

November 13, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Civil rights

Hundreds honor late Justice Ginsburg at Durango Women’s March

Democratic candidates throw in some campaigning

October 17, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

‘It’s not only my right, it’s my responsibility to honor those women’

Durango celebrates 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote

August 26, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

Residents share examples of racism, discrimination in Durango

Listening session draws 50 people, including officials who vow greater response

July 4, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer