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Indigenous People's Day 2025 Indigenous People's Day 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Written by Mya Simon, Photographed by M'iitra Pino

Indigenous People's Day 2025

October rain does little to keep FLC from celebrating Indigenous culture 

Banging Heads in Buckley Park Banging Heads in Buckley Park

Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Mya Simon and Garrett Middleton

Banging Heads in Buckley Park

Locals share an inside look into Durango's metal scene. 

59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow 59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

Friday, May 2, 2025 | Written by Junior Parrish, Photographed by Donovan Riley and Junior Parrish

59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

An event that brings joy and beauty, Hozhoni Ambassadors and First Attendant said.

Netflix: What To Watch This Month

By Teal Lehto

Teal's top Netflix picks. 

A Series of Unfortunate Events (Season 2) The second installment of this series is just as sardonic and hilarious as the first. What really impresses me about this series is how effectively the directors maintain the original author’s voice. If you were a nerdy little kid like me (who made few friends but read A LOT of books) this show will be a nostalgic trip back to lonely days in...

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Q&A: 2018-19 Ms. Hozhoni April Yazza

By Coya Pair

April Yazza was awarded Ms. Hozhoni for the 2018-2019 school year at Fort Lewis College. The Independent sat down with Yazza to discuss her crowning as Ms.Hozhoni.

 

April Yazza was awarded Ms. Hozhoni for the 2018-2019 school year at Fort Lewis College. The Independent sat down with Yazza to discuss her crowning as Ms.Hozhoni.   Editor’s Note: Some of the answers have been edited for brevity and clarity.   Q: How do you feel now that you’re Ms.Hozhoni?   A: No idea, it’s still sinking in. I feel very...

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INDY Reviews: I Can Only Imagine

By Benjamin Mandile

The newly released film, I Can Only Imagine tells the story behind MercyMe’s hit song, I Can Only Imagine, which is arguably one of the most famous songs in the Christian music industry.

 

The newly released film, I Can Only Imagine tells the story behind MercyMe’s hit song, I Can Only Imagine, which is arguably one of the most famous songs in the Christian music industry. The film bases its plot on the life of Bart Millard, the lead singer of MercyMe as it takes the viewer on a journey from his childhood that is filled with emotional and physical abuse from his father...

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Q&A: Jonathan Thompson, author of "River of Lost Souls"

By Ryan Simonovich

Local writer, Jonathan Thompson, recently released the book “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” published by Torrey House Press.

 

Local writer, Jonathan Thompson, recently released the book “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” published by Torrey House Press.   The Independent asked Thompson a few questions about his debut book.   Note: This interview has been edited for clarity.   Q: What’s your background? Why...

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2018 Hozhoni Days Pageant Forum

By: Coya Pair

Three contestants for Ms.Hozhoni presented themselves in the Student Union ballroom at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

 

Three contestants for Ms.Hozhoni presented themselves in the Student Union ballroom at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.   The three indigenous women running for Ms.Hozhoni are Lacey Tewanema, Gwendolyn Tsosie and April Yazza.   The Ms.Hozhoni pageant is a pageant for Native American students who attend Fort Lewis College full time.   The contestants run on a platform based...

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