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Local News

Why Native women have high rape rates

Tribal court structure, law enforcement and lack of funding fail to protect women

June 15, 2016

Local News

Big funds for Native farmers on the way

The money stems from a 1999 lawsuit

June 8, 2016

Local News

Thousands mourn at funeral of kidnapped Navajo girl

Grief extends beyond Navajo Nation

May 6, 2016

Local News

Hisatsinom presents talk on efforts to protect Chaco

For The Journal The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents Paul Reed on Tuesday, May 3 at 7…

April 25, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis junior crowned Miss Hozhoni

‘I would like to break that stereotype of pilgrims and Indians,’ Arviso says

April 21, 2016

Local News

Environmental questions present challenge for Durango airport

Consultants will study wetlands, endangered species, archaeological sites

April 20, 2016

Local News

In Washington, the Nooksack 306 fight to stay in their tribe

An internecine battle rages over tribal membership and identity

April 19, 2016

Local News

Crow Canyon hosts talk on overlooked Chuska Valley

For the Journal Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance presents Dr. Paul Reed on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at Crow…

April 19, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

Navajo paintings reflect Gold Mine spill

New exhibition shows how tribe dealt with blowout last August

April 12, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis students march for decolonization

Students describe ways to ‘create something better’

April 4, 2016

Local News

Indigenous Peoples’ Day bill inspired by Fort Lewis College student

State legislation follows effort by Durango

January 22, 2016

Education

Durango recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day over Columbus Day

Advocate hopes a new brand will encourage awareness

January 11, 2016

Local News

U.S. proposes removing ‘trespass livestock’ from Mesa Verde

Editor’s note: Following is a news release Monday, Dec. 7, from The National Park Service: “The National Park Service is…

December 7, 2015

Education

Towaoc library receives donation

Courtesy Photo<br><br>Peter Jacobs, a retired art hisory professor at Colorado State University, displays the books he donated to the Ute…

November 17, 2015

Living

Cortez artist Cohoe featured at Rims to Ruins Show in Denver

Cortez artist Jerry Cohoe will be among more than 20 artists featured at the third annual Rims to Ruins Show…

November 4, 2015

Education

Out with Columbus Day, in with Indigenous Peoples Day?

Fort Lewis College celebrates Real History of the Americas

October 15, 2015

Business

Durango’s small-business center names new head

Ross first Native American to lead a SBDC in Colorado

September 21, 2015

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State may give Native mascots second look

Lieutenant governor: Names are 'offensive'

September 16, 2015

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State may give Native mascots second look

Lieutenant governor: Names are 'offensive'

September 15, 2015

Education

State to re-examine Native mascots

Protesters at Buckley Park joined protesters in gatherings around the nation in November to speak out against the use of…

September 14, 2015

Arts and Entertainment

A Hopi story

Tribal elder and local author release new book

September 10, 2015

Local News

Report: TABOR raises tax bills

80 percent pay more than without it

September 10, 2015

Local News

Safety remains a tribal issue

New laws have helped, Interior official says

September 10, 2015

Local News

Victims in plane crash identified as Californians

Four died; pilot’s rating in question

September 10, 2015