Indigenous people

Apache women seek court intervention as federal land is turned over for copper mining

Mine shafts 10, left, and 9 tower over the Resolution Copper Mining Co. facility June 9, 2023, in Miami, Ariz.…

March 20, 2026 • By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN — The Associated Press

U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s successes

Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, seen here in his eagle feather headdress, stands next to Southern Ute tribal member Kenny Frost…

March 8, 2026 • Andrew Gulliford — Staff reporter

Energy

Fort Lewis College to host Community Energy Symposium in 2027

will be ‘Indigenous, community-focused,’ school says

March 5, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Indigenous people

From southern India to Canada’s far north: New archbishop serves Indigenous Catholics

Rev. Susai Jesu, recently named archbishop of Keewatin-La Pas, gives an interview at the Sacred Heart Church of the First…

February 7, 2026 • By PETER SMITH — The Associated Press

Arts

Crisosto Apache named Colorado’s newest poet laureate

Crisosto Apache is Colorado's new poet laureate. (Ryan Warner/CPR News)cca Apache, who lives in Lakewood, is a member of the…

January 30, 2026 • By Rae Solomon — CPR News

Durango

Native American Heritage Month celebrated with skate competition, music at The Hive in Durango

Community building the goal with ‘Rise of the Nation’ event Saturday

November 23, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Arts & Entertainment

Durango Creative District hosts Indigenous Comic Book Art Exhibition

‘Super-power Sovereignty’ opens Friday with reception

November 7, 2025 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Herald Arts & Entertainment editor

Indigenous people

Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as gesture of reconciliation

Pope Francis dons a headdress during a visit with Indigenous peoples at Maskwaci, the former Ermineskin Residential School, on Monday,…

October 26, 2025 • By NICOLE WINFIELD — The Associated Press

Indigenous people

Chairman Manuel Heart looks to a new generation after five terms for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Entering retirement following three decades on Tribal Council, Chairman Manuel Heart offers his reflections to The Journal

October 15, 2025 • Benjamin Rubin — Journal Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College honors Native students, community members on Indigenous Peoples Day

featured campuswide blessing, solidarity walk and words from students

October 14, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis College receives $1 million grant for reconciliation work

campus center will further college’s goal of remediating damage from its history as an Indian boarding school

August 1, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Education

College was her portal to the world. She saw home in its reflection

Studying abroad and leading Native advocacy at Duke, Amanda Henderson says Ignacio remained her compass all along

July 29, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Indigenous people

Colorado senators reintroduce bill to improve water access in tribal communities

Lawmakers urge increased investment in infrastructure

July 18, 2025 • Richa Sharma — Herald Staff Writer

Illegal immigrants

Southern Ute Indian Tribe addresses ICE deportation concerns

members urged to carry identification amid fears of deportation

July 17, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

From the Met to Durango

Lewis College teams up with Indigenous artists, the Met to explore Southwest textile art

July 6, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

Four Corners Indigenous Art Market returns to Dolores with rich cultural program

event is set to take place at the end of June

June 20, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Colorado

Southern Ute tribal member elected to chair Colorado water policy board in historic first

Lorelei Cloud tapped as board’s first-ever Indigenous chairperson

June 3, 2025 • Shannon Mullane — The Colorado Sun

Education

‘The opportunity to succeed’: Fort Lewis College’s new president outlines bold vision

Heather Shotton to take over July 1 as first Indigenous president of FLC

May 12, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Debuting film features Hopi man who traced his DNA back to Chaco Canyon

‘Room 33’ premieres at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday

May 10, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

AP New Mexico

Ancient DNA confirms New Mexico tribe’s link to famed Chaco Canyon site

Picuris Pueblo used DNA sequencing to corroborate their oral histories

April 30, 2025 • CHRISTINA LARSON — AP Science Writer

AP New Mexico

Trump says Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day

President won’t recognize Indigenous Peoples Day

April 28, 2025 • NICHOLAS RICCARDI — Associated Press

Colorado

Sen. Bennet chalks wins – and misses – for Southwest Colorado

senator has tackled public lands bills, television markets and FLC tuition waiver

April 11, 2025 • Kathryn Squyres — Herald Staff Writer

Arts

Art exhibition celebrates ‘persistent genius’ of Native creativity

“Sustained! The Persistent Genius of Indigenous Art,” is a new exhibition at the Denver Art Museum’s Indigenous Arts of North…

February 22, 2025 • Eden Lane — Colorado Public Radio

Education

Bill protecting cultural expression at graduation ceremonies passes first committee

now heads to House Education Committee

February 11, 2025 • Leah Romero — Source NM