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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

Law enforcement responds to pellet gun shooting in Animas Valley

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Law enforcement responds to pellet gun shooting in Animas Valley

Sepp Kuss’ likeness captured by master pumpkin carver

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Sepp Kuss’ likeness captured by master pumpkin carver

Randy Black chosen to lead Durango Fire Protection District

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Randy Black chosen to lead Durango Fire Protection District

Durango Levi’s collector to auction off ‘oldest’ pair of jeans

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Durango Levi’s collector to auction off ‘oldest’ pair of jeans

Durango police searching for man suspected of rape

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Durango police searching for man suspected of rape

Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

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Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

Man arrested on suspicion of armed robbery north of Hermosa

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Man arrested on suspicion of armed robbery north of Hermosa

Drunken driving suspect makes wrong turn onto railroad tracks

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Drunken driving suspect makes wrong turn onto railroad tracks

Archuleta County resident dies from plague

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Archuleta County resident dies from plague

Silverton rescue combines medical training with elite athleticism

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Silverton rescue combines medical training with elite athleticism

Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

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Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

Durango woman hit by car dies from injuries

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Durango woman hit by car dies from injuries

Durango police set sights on new building

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Durango police set sights on new building

Durango fire chief to retire at end of the year

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Durango fire chief to retire at end of the year

Durango woman in critical condition after being hit by car

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Durango woman in critical condition after being hit by car

DA candidate Sean Murray says he is most experienced to lead office

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DA candidate Sean Murray says he is most experienced to lead office

Woman sentenced for transporting 66 pounds of meth near Bayfield

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Woman sentenced for transporting 66 pounds of meth near Bayfield

New COVID-19 vaccine expected ‘soon’ in Archuleta, La Plata counties

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New COVID-19 vaccine expected ‘soon’ in Archuleta, La Plata counties