Three-Year Water Quality Study reveals no lasting impacts from Gold King Mine...
August 2018 marks the three-year anniversary of the Gold King Mine spill that sent three hundred gallons of mine wastewater into the Animas River system. Starting the day after the spill, the Colorado...
View ArticleYouth leaders convene
The fifth annual Jimmy Newton Youth Leadership Conference kept youth between the ages of 11-18 entertained in the Ignacio High School classrooms, where different work sessions were offered. The...
View ArticleN7 inspires Native youth
Native American students and their parents were encouraged to attend a presentation by Sam McCraken on Tuesday, Sept. 11. First in Ignacio, Colo. in Southern Ute Tribal Council Chambers and the second...
View ArticleVietnam Veteran’s reunion graces Durango
The VFW hosted their first Durango High School Vietnam Veterans Reunion Friday, Oct. 5 — Saturday, Oct 6, in Durango, Colo. Presentations and memories were shared at the VFW on Friday night, with...
View ArticleRohde racing ahead
Southern Ute Tribal member and “Jungle Gym” business owner, Daniel Rohde has grown up in the southwest participating in various sports and training. “I grew up around the rez, and found a love for...
View ArticleCDOT Warns Backcountry Users About Unattended Vehicles
This caution sign, along US 550 Coal Bank Pass north of Durango, indicates an avalanche area and advises that there is no stopping or standing at the location. Backcountry users are urged to watch for...
View ArticleExtra! Extra! Read All About It!
The Southern Ute Drum rolled out our all-weather newspaper distribution racks last year. Enabling the bi-weekly newspaper to be located outside of businesses for the first time, phasing out the metal...
View ArticleGF Properties Group seeks tribal member for trainee position
The GF Properties Group, LLC is seeking an interested Southern Ute tribal member for a unique trainee position at Three Springs in Durango, Colo. The Facilities Technician Trainee position is open to...
View ArticleTucson recognized for decades of service to the community
Amador Tucson, best known for his role as the longtime owner and operator of the downtown barbershop — Tucson’s Barber & Styling, was recognized by the annual program titled Durango Native Stories,...
View ArticleDrivers urged to “zipper/late merge”
US 160/550 high bridge project in south Durango limits traffic to one lane in each direction DURANGO — With safety in mind, the Colorado Department of Transportation along with American Civil...
View Article‘Chief’ draws controversy
The large “Chief” sign stands adjacent to the railroad tracks in historic downtown Durango, Colo., an advertisement for the Toh-Atin Gallery across the street. The sign depicts a Native American man,...
View ArticlePIVOT: Skateboard Deck Art exhibit opens at Center of Southwest Studies
We’re BAAAACK! On campus that is – and ready to take your visiting appointment! Also, we’re so excited to open PIVOT: Skateboard Deck Art with a sneak preview for members and crowdfunders, and offering...
View ArticleThinclads put forth best effort at the PRI
Ignacio girls tenth overall in Bayfield With graduation at Ignacio High happening the same day, Bobcat Track & Field still managed to compete at the May 22, 2021, Pine River Invitational in...
View ArticlePueblo Community College to boost cybersecurity curriculum
Pueblo Community College has established a three-year philanthropic partnership with Security Innovation, a leading authority in software security assessment and training, which will allow PCC students...
View ArticleSignal, median and curb improvements set to begin in Durango
The Colorado Department of Transportation, with Morton Electric, will begin work Monday, Aug. 9 to replace traffic signals, update curb ramps and install concrete medians on Camino del Rio (US Highway...
View ArticleCounty Road 220 closed to through traffic — August 14 through 21
The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Lawrence Construction will build a new alignment for CR 220 where it connects with US 550 just south of Durango. This construction of a new...
View ArticleDurango hosts National Drive Electric event
Highlights benefits of driving Electric Vehicles 4CORE (The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency) is hosting an electric vehicle (EV) event on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the La Plata County...
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