LGBT

Local News

CNN features Native American dancers with ties to Southern Ute tribe

Two-spirit couple redefine traditional couples dance

February 13, 2021

Local News

Is Durango Police Department’s mission aligned with community values?

Advisory panel offers feedback about issues of homelessness, social reform

December 19, 2020

Local News

Walk for Justice organizer, Montezuma County Patriots member meet for dialogue

Misunderstanding arises from flag

November 1, 2020

New Mexico

For first time, Navajo Nation officially observes Diné Pride Week

still doesn’t recognize same-sex marriage

June 23, 2020

Local News

Trans Clippers Project helps ensure gender identity during pandemic

Southwest Rainbow Youth donating clippers to local transgender, nonbinary and two-spirit people

June 21, 2020

Business

Even with ruling, workplace still unequal for LGBTQ workers

While the nation’s highest court says you can’t be fired for your sexual orientation or gender identity under the Civil…

June 20, 2020

Local News

Supreme Court ruling a bright spot during tough times, says Durango LGBTQ supporter

Historic verdict was decided in a 6-3 vote, with two conservative justices joining majority

June 16, 2020

Local News

LGBTQ support group launches in Ignacio

Adult-focused group ignites connection

January 6, 2020

Business

Hallmark to reinstate same-sex marriage commercial it pulled

Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled, and then reinstated, ads for wedding-planning website Zola…

December 15, 2019

Film

New ‘It’ film portrays painful true chapter of LGBT history

The scene involves a gay character named Adrian Mellon being attacked by teenagers and his subsequent encounter with Pennywise the…

September 4, 2019

Local News

LGBTQ community struggles to find adequate health care

to behavioral and mental providers seen as particular problem

June 23, 2019

Food

Durango restaurants join in for celebration of Pride Month

‘It’s not just a bunch of parties’

June 18, 2019

Pine River Times news

Ignacio community members launch first LGBTQ+ organization in the area

Southwest Rainbow Youth aims to empower sexual minorities

March 1, 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

Regional News

Lawmaker sees 1st year as balance between district, identity

“That does kind of put a little bit of self-imposed pressure on myself to do the best that I can,”…

February 24, 2019

Performing Arts

LGBTQ community aims to challenge social norms through storytelling at Durango Arts Center

‘Living the Rainbow’ to be performed this weekend

November 16, 2018

Local News

LGBTQ students find support within community

Connecting with caring adults, peers lowers risk for group with the highest risk of suicide

October 10, 2018

Local News

Photos: March down Main

crowd participates in Durango Pride March

June 23, 2018

Regional News

Aztec city attorney cites political differences in resigning

Larry Thrower submitted his 30-day resignation notice earlier this month. He says he disagrees with other city officials on how…

June 23, 2018

Regional News

Colorado SWAT leader 1st transgender to FBI National Academy

Summit County Sheriff’s Office operations commander and SWAT leader Lesley Mumford is one of about 200 law enforcement agents who…

March 31, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College mascot goes drag on Valentine’s Day

the Skyhawk joins others on stage for show hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center

February 15, 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

Local News

‘Trans 101’ answers questions about gender identity

Lives, struggles of transgender people are focus of talk at Durango Public Library

August 17, 2017

Local News

Durango School District to implement gender-neutral bathrooms

pushed for changes to accommodate her gender non-conforming child

August 11, 2017