Racism

ICE agents leave ace of spades ‘death cards’ on detained immigrants’ cars

has a history of being used as a tool of intimidation by white supremacist groups

January 26, 2026

Latino groups denounce Rep. Lauren Boebert’s ‘racist’ Halloween costume

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert speaks to supporters during an election night watch party on Nov. 5, 2024, in Windsor, Colorado.…

November 6, 2025

Local News

Wife of La Plata County commissioner candidate catches flack for costume

Black removed photos from social media showing her dressed as Pocahontas

October 29, 2024

Local News

Fort Lewis College Black Student Union honors excellence with group’s first gala

‘I think of unimaginable possibilities,’ says club president. ‘I also think of love and I think that Black history is…

February 28, 2023

Local News

Ouray’s All In Ice Fest elevates climbers of marginalized communities

‘It's affirming our own experiences,’ says festival’s founder

January 11, 2023

Local News

‘Sorry’ isn’t enough, some say, after city of Durango wishes residents ‘Happy Columbus Day’

Community Relations Commission seeks action after controversial Facebook post

October 28, 2022

Local News

History Live revisits Bayfield’s racist past in lesson on town’s 1920s Ku Klux Klan chapter

Attendees at Pine River Library compare 20th century KKK rhetoric to modern politics

September 10, 2022

Local News

New data dashboard will provide comprehensive look at criminal justice in La Plata County

Project provides a tool to dissect numbers behind racial and ethnic disparities

August 12, 2022

Regional News

Colorado Parks & Wildlife director suspended after alleged ‘back of the bus’ comment about Black employee

Prenzlow placed on paid leave after remark at Vail outdoors conference

April 28, 2022

Regional News

Racial discrimination, excessive force, retaliation alleged at ICE detention center

complaint could spark an investigation or cause Aurora facility to shut down

April 14, 2022

Local News

Students walk out of Ignacio High School to call out racism

Superintendent says protest is a chance to ‘learn some things, and move forward in a good way’

November 20, 2021

New Mexico

Protesters call for ouster of legislative education director

Gudgel accused of making ‘derogatory’ remarks

July 29, 2021

Local News

Durango School District plans to address equity by updating policies

Revisions would place onus on superintendent to better serve culturally diverse students

June 9, 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 School District 9-R forming diversity, equity, inclusion panel

committee will advise school board on issues of racial, ethnic, economic inequities

February 10, 2021

Local News

La Plata County man suspected of felony menacing, hate crime

say Brian Russell McKinsey threatened Mexican man in road-rage incident

November 19, 2020

Local News

Do apolitical policies at Durango School District stifle racial justice movements?

members to review ‘controversial materials’ guidelines

October 29, 2020

Local News

After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington?

community leader says town has moved from ‘D’ to ‘B minus’

October 17, 2020

Local News

Durango weighs culturally appropriate names for Horse Gulch trails

Community Relations Commission aims to create inclusive process

September 27, 2020

Local News

Bayfield takes slow, steady approach to racial equity effort

trustees support formation of citizens group, mayor says

September 24, 2020

Local News

Black Lives Matter shrine in Durango can stay with a permit

Council acknowledges decision may prompt other displays of free speech

September 2, 2020

Local News

Utah protesters face charges with potential life sentence

Charges enhanced under gang law

August 7, 2020

Local News

Talk about town: New York Times features Durango’s Black Lives Matter mural

A new mural at the Everyday Gas Station caught the attention of The New York Times.Durango Herald file The Times…

July 27, 2020

Local News

Bayfield residents gather for anti-racism demonstrations

Residents call for increased accountability, transparency

July 15, 2020