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Amid Trump’s funding threats, Cortez school district looks to remove LGBTQ policy protections

So far, no school district has lost money because of policies protecting transgender students

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Parent groups sue Colorado officials over transgender rights expansion of antidiscrimination law

A coalition of groups that reject transgender rights sued Colorado officials Monday over a newly signed law that put protections for transgender people, and how they are addressed, into Colo...

DATE: May 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Statehouse Democrats move to expand protections for transgender Coloradans

Democrats in legislature introduce two bills that would add protections in schools and courts

DATE: Apr 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango mother accuses couple of illegally housing her transgender child

Sheriff’s Office says no law broken when teen fled to Vivian and JoAnn Smotherman’s home

DATE: Mar 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Laughing through recovery: YAY! Foundation brings comedy show to Durango to tackle stigma

Held in March, event will feature stand-up acts from community members

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango schools pass resolutions permanently reinstating pride, BLM flags

Unanimous vote settles a monthslong saga

DATE: Jan 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado GOP threatens to sue Durango schools

Email says flags resolution would violate constitutional rights of undefined students

DATE: Dec 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school board unveils proposed flag resolutions

If adopted, actions would sanction progress pride, Black Lives Matter flags

DATE: Dec 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County GOP ties teacher’s alleged sex crimes to schools’ DEI efforts

Durango school district urges conversations rather than sensationalized claims

DATE: Nov 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school board may consider action to sanction certain flags

A formal resolution could avoid First Amendment complications

DATE: Nov 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District says directive on flags sent wrong message

9-R leaders explain how decision to remove political symbols was made

DATE: Oct 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school board suspends ban on trans-specific pride, Black Lives Matter flags

Nearly 100 people showed up for board meeting in protest of the new policy

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.