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Shane Benjamin

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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

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

Outdoors

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

Nation & World

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

Home prices up, sales down during third quarter in La Plata County

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Home prices up, sales down during third quarter in La Plata County

Three teens charged with 20 felonies – including murder – in Santa Rita Park shootings

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Three teens charged with 20 felonies – including murder – in Santa Rita Park shootings

A voice for victims: Jane Foy honored for prosecutorial advocacy

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A voice for victims: Jane Foy honored for prosecutorial advocacy

Zombie march draws ‘polite, courteous’ crowd in downtown Durango

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Zombie march draws ‘polite, courteous’ crowd in downtown Durango

Durango man shot at motel dies from injuries

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Durango man shot at motel dies from injuries

Durango firefighter retires after 40 years of service

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Durango firefighter retires after 40 years of service

Cooler temperatures allow for snowmaking at Purgatory Resort

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Cooler temperatures allow for snowmaking at Purgatory Resort

More details emerge in Durango motel shooting

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More details emerge in Durango motel shooting

Park shooting suspects make initial court appearance in Durango

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Park shooting suspects make initial court appearance in Durango

25-year-old man shot at Durango motel

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25-year-old man shot at Durango motel

It’s not their fault, yet domestic violence survivors face most of the consequences

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It’s not their fault, yet domestic violence survivors face most of the consequences

Durango police chief: Park shooting stemmed from altercation

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Durango police chief: Park shooting stemmed from altercation

Watermelon hot air balloon has close scrape with Animas Valley cliffside

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Watermelon hot air balloon has close scrape with Animas Valley cliffside

Counterfeit bills make the rounds in Durango

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Counterfeit bills make the rounds in Durango

‘Speed flyer’ crashes on Smelter Mountain in Durango

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‘Speed flyer’ crashes on Smelter Mountain in Durango

Mistrial declared in child sex assault trial

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Mistrial declared in child sex assault trial

Jurors begin deliberations in child sex assault case

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Jurors begin deliberations in child sex assault case

Weeklong scrub-down of Durango rec center an all-hands-on-deck effort

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Weeklong scrub-down of Durango rec center an all-hands-on-deck effort