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Indigenous knowledge helps untangle mystery of Mesa Verde

Pueblo people and archaeologists work to understand the science of human migrations

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College President Dene Thomas prioritizes tuition waiver

In last year before retirement, first female president works to continue education for Native American students

DATE: Oct 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

The ACLU probes whether protesters’ rights violated

SANTA FE – The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico is exploring whether civil rights violations occurred on Friday in the arrests of protesters at a re-enactment of the return of Sp...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico Democrats push feds to limit drilling near Chaco

Delegation wants 10-mile buffer zone preserved

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Montezuma-Cortez schools cancel solar eclipse event

Safety, cultural concerns to keep students inside

DATE: Aug 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Code Talker’s life told in film

‘Naz Bah Ei Bijei’ is about the heart of warrior Sam Sandoval

DATE: Aug 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde migration to New Mexico gets new evidence

Genetic study of domestic turkeys shows a path south

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Native American Center director leaves behind a legacy of inclusivity

Yvonne Bilinski shifted center’s direction

DATE: Jul 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute, Ute Mountain athletes head to Canada to compete in North American Indigenous Games

Team Colorado hopes to medal in world event

DATE: Jul 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Cortez priest, Rev. Larry Gallegos, dies at 78

Priest had served in Durango for nearly 30 years

DATE: Jun 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Faith

Inside the military tactics used during Standing Rock

Surveillance firm tracked protesters

DATE: Jun 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Museum revamps Native American gallery

Gallery highlights Basketmaker II period

DATE: Apr 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday