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Some people call it the Durango Chief. The caricature statue depicting a Native American man posted outside a Durango art gallery has been controversial for decades. Recents efforts to have it removed seem to have hit a dead end. Native American people share a range of opinions about the sign.

Antonia Clark: Op-ed on ‘the Chief’ unfair to owners Durango, Colorado Sat 1% chance of precipitation Saturday, April 24, 2021 5:03 AM Antonia Clark Antonia Clark Escuchar en Español: Loading the Español audio player... I read with interest the recent op-ed by Trennie Collins and want to add some relevant facts. As part owner of Toh-Atin’s parking lot and the Chief Diner sign, I have met with City Councilor Barbara Noseworthy and Collins three time...