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Shane Benjamin

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Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability

Local News

Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability

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

Bayfield Marshal’s Office gets a name change

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Bayfield Marshal’s Office gets a name change

Southwest Colorado receives an inch of rain as monsoons wrap up

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Southwest Colorado receives an inch of rain as monsoons wrap up

Durango airport terminal expansion goes vertical

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Durango airport terminal expansion goes vertical

Dozens pay tribute to 9/11 service members during Durango stair climb

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Dozens pay tribute to 9/11 service members during Durango stair climb

Parade of Homes called off this year in La Plata County

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Parade of Homes called off this year in La Plata County

Three men cited in connection with brawl at Durango golf course

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Three men cited in connection with brawl at Durango golf course

Chasing unhoused campers a game of cat and mouse for law enforcement

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Chasing unhoused campers a game of cat and mouse for law enforcement

At least seven vehicles vandalized in west Durango

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At least seven vehicles vandalized in west Durango

La Plata County family loses home in blaze

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La Plata County family loses home in blaze

Animas Inspiration Wheel a repository for community’s feelings, ideas and wishes

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Animas Inspiration Wheel a repository for community’s feelings, ideas and wishes

Clive Kincaid recounts events leading up to, during Jan. 6 Capitol riots

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Clive Kincaid recounts events leading up to, during Jan. 6 Capitol riots

Pagosa Springs man arrested in connection with U.S. Capitol riots

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Pagosa Springs man arrested in connection with U.S. Capitol riots

Durango woman charged with vehicular assault in connection with Main Ave. crash

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Durango woman charged with vehicular assault in connection with Main Ave. crash

Utah woman who allegedly hit motorcyclist charged with leaving scene of crash

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Utah woman who allegedly hit motorcyclist charged with leaving scene of crash

Sex offender registry meant to inform public, not target offenders, officials say

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Sex offender registry meant to inform public, not target offenders, officials say

Durango shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

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Durango shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Four men arrested in child sex sting

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Four men arrested in child sex sting

Durango woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $15,000 from school PTO

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Durango woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $15,000 from school PTO