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Joe Hanel

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Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement

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Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement

‘Endurance’ artist says two crashes in two months is a fluke

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‘Endurance’ artist says two crashes in two months is a fluke

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

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At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango

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Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango

Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

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Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

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Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating

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One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating

Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey

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Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs

U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft

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U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft

Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill

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Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill

Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed

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Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed

Apartment fire breaks out Saturday on Holly Avenue in Durango

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Apartment fire breaks out Saturday on Holly Avenue in Durango

Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio

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Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio

Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents

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Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents

Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem

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Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem

FLC, air fleet get a boost in budget

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FLC, air fleet get a boost in budget

Critics plug oil-pipeline bill

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Critics plug oil-pipeline bill

State may rent firefighting aircraft

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State may rent firefighting aircraft

Video may end wintry drive to Capitol

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Video may end wintry drive to Capitol

We’ll have to wait on decision for the Village at Wolf Creek

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We’ll have to wait on decision for the Village at Wolf Creek

Governor’s office: Yes to air fleet

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Governor’s office: Yes to air fleet

FLC funding likely secured

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FLC funding likely secured

A high-tech helicopter may aid firefighters

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A high-tech helicopter may aid firefighters

Fort Lewis College gets help from its friends for funding

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Fort Lewis College gets help from its friends for funding

Buy or lease a fleet?

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Buy or lease a fleet?

Don Coram is signaling for updated telecom laws

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Don Coram is signaling for updated telecom laws

Cat, child vaccines topics in the House

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Cat, child vaccines topics in the House

Kids are doing OK in our county

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Kids are doing OK in our county

FLC snubbed again at Capitol

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FLC snubbed again at Capitol

Udall: Release report on CIA

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Udall: Release report on CIA

Honoring a life

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Honoring a life

Schools push Colorado for more money

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Schools push Colorado for more money

Colorado bill to raise smoking age to 21 fails

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Colorado bill to raise smoking age to 21 fails