Gender equality

Local News

Women entrepreneurs envision business futures in Durango

owners near parity with men, but challenges persist

December 21, 2025

Regional News

Colorado offers safe haven for abortion, transgender care

seek to shield out-of-state residents from prosecution

April 14, 2023

Regional News

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 16, 2022

Local News

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

Regional News

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 28, 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

Women take the lead in La Plata County politics

elected leaders share their take on gender and policy

August 30, 2021

Local News

Durango surveys city employees about diversity

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

August 20, 2021

Business

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

Local News

New Durango diversity team members to uplift unheard voices

Community Relations Commission wants to make marginalized groups feel welcome

March 1, 2021

Local News

Navy veteran Gail Harris breaks barriers on race, police

‘My ceiling became the next generation’s floor’

March 1, 2021

Local News

Durango observes Transgender Day of Remembrance

Virtual event remembers lives lost to violence

November 22, 2020

Local News

Southwest Colorado sawyer crew cuts down gender stereotypes

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

November 13, 2020

Local News

Hundreds honor late Justice Ginsburg at Durango Women’s March

Democratic candidates throw in some campaigning

October 17, 2020

Local News

‘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

Local News

Residents share examples of racism, discrimination in Durango

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

July 4, 2020

Local News

Out of 100 Colorado lawmakers, only seven are Republican women

GOP, in effort to reverse trend, aims to court voters ahead of 2020 elections

January 30, 2020

Music

Can equality pledges fix gender problem in country music?

Singer-actress Jennifer Nettles wears an outfit with wording asking radio stations to play more songs by women at the 53rd…

January 28, 2020

Local News

Thousands join Women’s March in Washington

Protesters re-create Chilean feminist anthem at White House

January 18, 2020

Local News

District attorney targets hate crimes in Southwest Colorado

Prosecutor reports 13 bias-motivated crimes in past 10 years

November 15, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

New Monopoly game celebrates innovative women – and pays them more than men

“Ms. Monopoly” incorporates the gender pay gap into the classic board game.Hasbro “The first game where women make more than…

September 16, 2019

Film

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ writer says she’s leaving sequel because of pay disparity

Adele Lim, a veteran television writer who helped to bring Singaporean author Kevin Kwan’s book to life last year, said…

September 5, 2019

Local News

Ban on gender conversion therapy could help prevent youth suicide

Measure passes state Senate on Monday

March 25, 2019

Local News

FLC’s diversity coordinator gives students a soft place to land

‘My heart is touched so often by witnessing their growth,’ says Nancy Stoffer

February 25, 2019