Native American

Local News

Artifacts taken from Mesa Verde are coming home

welcome return of human remains, funeral objects removed in 1890s

October 5, 2019

Local News

Amid calls for preservation, CDOT says archaeological sites can’t be saved

U.S. Highway 550 realignment to destroy ruins south of Durango

September 10, 2019

Local News

FLC student learns about her culture to teach others

Sophomore brings experience from Potawatomi leadership program back to campus

September 9, 2019

Regional News

Book tries to show how U.S. democracy hurt Native Americans

University of Oregon history professor Jeffrey Ostler’s just-released “Surviving Genocide: Native Nations and the United States from the American Revolution…

August 25, 2019

Local News

Trove of archaeological ruins unearthed south of Durango

Well-preserved Native American artifacts are in path of realigned Highway 550

August 23, 2019

Local News

KSUT joins with Dream Warriors to connect tribal youth to the arts

is to empower teens to find their voices

August 21, 2019

Local News

Colorado laws enacted to protect, extend voting rights

Lewis College to receive voter service and polling center

August 3, 2019

Business

Trading posts in Four Corners fight to stay open amid changes

Trading posts are facing increased competition from online retailers as well as a large regional grocery store chain and working…

June 9, 2019

Local News

Can greater focus on culture improve graduation rates among Native Americans?

Durango School District 9-R saw 35% improvement in 2018

May 28, 2019

Local News

Hozhoni Days celebrates young and old through dance

Hundreds of people crowd into FLC’s Whalen Gymnasium for powwow

April 13, 2019

Professional Sports

In many states, legalizing sports betting hinges on tribes

Legalization of gambling is being considered in 20 states

April 8, 2019

Visual Arts

Art Institute delays Native American exhibit amid concerns

Native American scholars against the scheduled opening said that much of the Mimbres pottery pledged to the Art Institute by…

April 7, 2019

Local News

Bill reintroduced asking federal government to pay portion of tuition waiver

American students from all 50 states attend Fort Lewis College

April 1, 2019

Regional News

Indian Health Service receives funds for planning, building

The Gallup Independent reports that Indian Health Service Navajo Area spokeswoman Jenny Notah said Thursday that Congress appropriated about $218…

March 24, 2019

Regional News

Native Americans say movement to end ‘redface’ is slow

Despite blackface pushback, widespread outrage of ‘redface’ not seen

March 17, 2019

Regional News

Albuquerque measure aims for more consultation with tribes

Mayor Tim Keller signed the measure on Tuesday following its approval by the City Council. He says the city’s relationships…

March 13, 2019

Gulliford's Travels

They painted in the canyons: Archaic artists created compelling images 5,000 years ago

From tiny 5-inch animal figures to stunning 8-foot-tall human shapes with no arms or legs and alien-like bug eyes, Barrier…

March 9, 2019

Southwest Life

Harvey Weinstein and a broken promise in Indian Country

‘Wind River’ royalties haven’t reached National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

February 20, 2019

Southwest Life

BLM Ranger Fouss is named acting manager of Canyons of Ancients

manager for visitor center and museum also hired

February 12, 2019

Regional News

Tribal land known for waterfalls won’t allow tour guides

This 1997 file photo shows one of five waterfalls on Havasu Creek as its waters tumble 210 feet on the…

January 27, 2019

Professional Sports

Tribal nations torn whether to offer sports betting or not

Ana Pueblo Casino near Albuquerque leads way with sports betting

December 26, 2018

Regional News

Former BIA director engaged in abusive behavior; no action taken

Employees detail a culture of harassment, inaction

December 23, 2018

Local News

FLC students bring awareness to indigenous missing and abused women

Symposium addresses sexual assault of Native American women

December 16, 2018

Southwest Life

Crow Canyon’s pueblo farming project cited in carbon cycle report

Project about sustainability of Hopi methods examined

December 3, 2018