Social issues

Local News

Sierra Edd’s art and activism makes space for Native women

Durango High School and Brown University graduate centers her work on messages of gender violence and decolonization

August 20, 2018

Local News

State opioid measures aim to address opioids as deaths continue to rise

Pending Medicaid measure could provide inpatient treatments

June 3, 2018

Local News

Documentary recounts Ignacio woman’s mysterious death

Romero led CU’s Chicano movement in the early 1970s

April 13, 2018

Food

OpenTable asks restaurants to provide a safe space for women in kitchens

This sign is part of a new initiative aimed at combating sexual harassment in restaurants.Courtesy of OpenTable The sign is…

March 23, 2018

Local News

City of Durango may bar sitting, lying on downtown sidewalks

for live performances also may come – all to minimize panhandling

March 23, 2018

Film

Documentary gives activist Dolores Huerta her due

to be part of Indie Lens Pop-Up series

March 1, 2018

Local News

Durango film panel to tackle women’s struggle in entertainment industry

Hollywood riddled with sexual misconduct, sexism accusations

February 27, 2018

Local News

Ideas flow at forum to address homelessness

isolation a universal characteristic among those without homes

February 17, 2018

Food

Tide Pod doughnuts are irreverent response to harmful trend

Wake N Bake Donuts in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, and Kansas-based Hurts Donut have both made pastries decorated to look…

January 30, 2018

Local News

Social workers in training get hands-on experience in Four Corners

school in Durango draws students seeking to work in Native American communities

January 30, 2018

Local News

Grants aim to help address behavioral health care shortage

Corners social work graduate students receive stipends, training

January 4, 2018

Local News

Homeless residents create council to govern themselves

Campground west of Durango has 19 self-imposed rules

November 25, 2017

Nation & World

NFL commissioner, players’ union angrily denounce Trump

“Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our…

September 23, 2017

Local News

Give Us Dirty Work offers the homeless employment

Durango Christian Church creates outreach program

September 16, 2017

Local News

Photo: Speaking out

Eli Galloway, right, and Terra Geoens take part in a rally Friday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 550/160…

August 25, 2017

Local News

Ute Mountain Utes’ film will premiere in Cortez

American youths wrote and performed script

February 20, 2017

Regional News

Colorado sees looming challenges with aging population

Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto<br><br>Colorado State Capitol Buildingdu1-i-syn The population of those 65 and older in Colorado is expected to double to…

November 29, 2016

Local News

Community rallies to discuss school bullying

Sheriff promises to lead the way on policies

November 21, 2016

Local News

Standing Rock protesters share stories in Cortez

help out in effort to stop pipeline

November 16, 2016

Regional News

The rise and fall of Debbie Duz Donuts

topfreedom movement, Fort Collins had brouhaha over a topless doughnut shop

November 13, 2016

Local News

New business the Uber of elder care, founders say

Network graduated from SCAPE Thursday

August 19, 2016

Business

In Memphis and around U.S., economic averages miss big picture

It’s a tale of two cities, all in one place. And it’s a tale of two Americas: the one that…

June 7, 2016

Local News

Durango City Council examines housing demolition rules

Changes to affordable-housing fees may not be ready until fall

April 26, 2016

Local News

Durango-area social service groups focus on helping teens

with sexting issues illustrates educational efforts

April 20, 2016