Indigenous Affairs

The move, by the Colorado River Indian Tribes in Arizona and California would give rights of nature to the water, marking a historic first.

Navajo sibling duo Sihasin returns to Cortez with bass-and-drum-driven songs of hope, resilience, and community at the Sunflower Theatre.

USDA cuts to a local food program could threaten Indigenous food access in the Four Corners, leaving food pantries and producers scrambling for solutions.

After dam removals on the Klamath River, Indigenous youth paddle 300+ miles to the ocean, reconnecting with ancestral waters and reclaiming river stewardship.

Firefighters are making progress on the Ute 63 Fire near Redmesa, with over 300 personnel assigned. Containment efforts continue this week.

This week's Water Wednesday covers current ENSO-neutral conditions in the Pacific, local river levels across the Four Corners, and a new bill aimed at improving tribal water infrastructure.

Explore environmental law, Indigenous leadership, media lawsuits, Craig Childs’ new book, and rodeo culture in this week’s Regional Roundup.

Phillip Gover III, who is of Pawnee and Choctaw descent, will help the organization work with with tribal communities.

This week on the Regional Roundup: tree planting for heat relief, birdsong migrations, river conservation, Tibetan blessings, teen consent education, and safe housing for survivors.

This week: Durango elects its first Indigenous mayor, a Queer prom creates space for LGBTQ+ youth, a choir sparks dialogue, and kids explore Telluride’s Valley Floor.