7/3: Kate’s Law & No Sanctuary for Criminals Legislation
These bills are controversial, effectively serving as attacks on sanctuary cities. Kate’s Law increases the minimum penalties for any immigrant who attempts to re-enter the US after being deported.
6/30: Public Comments Needed on Proposal to Expand the King II Coal Mine
The King II Coal Mine (La Plata County’s only operating coal mine) is set to run out of reserves in about two years time,
6/29: National Monuments in Peril
Please call or write Secretary of the Interior Zinke to voice your support for the Antiquities Act and all 27 of the Monuments now under attack,
6/23: Upcoming Vote on Healthcare Bill – Join our DEMONSTRATIONS!
**FURTHER DEMONSTRATIONS CANCELLED…SAVE YOUR ENERGY FOR AFTER JULY 4TH…BUT, COME PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE!** The Senate is scheduled to vote on the GOP health care bill on Thursday,
6/22: Join the “Harvest of Empire” Film Screening on June 29th!
FREE PUBLIC MOVIE! This film is about the history US relations with countries of the Caribbean. The screening is promoted by Immigration Committee and sponsored by Campaneros and FLC’s Center for SW Studies on June 29th at FLC’s Center for SW Studies.
6/20: The 2017 Durango PRIDE Festival Begins 6/21
The Durango PRIDE Festival runs from Wednesday, June 21 through June 24. Join the Durango PRIDE Parade on June 24 and stop by Buckley Park to say “hello”!