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Shane Benjamin

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Durango school board sounds alarm that other schools may need to be consolidated

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Durango school board sounds alarm that other schools may need to be consolidated

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

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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

Archuleta County says it wants more information about costs, services provided by SJBPH

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Archuleta County says it wants more information about costs, services provided by SJBPH

Durango firefighters test $1.2 million ladder truck

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Durango firefighters test $1.2 million ladder truck

Ax-wielding man sentenced for felony assault in Durango

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Ax-wielding man sentenced for felony assault in Durango

Man suspected of animal abuse, jail escape foregoes sentencing hearing

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Man suspected of animal abuse, jail escape foregoes sentencing hearing

Vehicle plunges 150 yards down steep embankment in Durango; driver is missing

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Vehicle plunges 150 yards down steep embankment in Durango; driver is missing

Roundabouts for East 32nd Street? Durango considers ‘traffic calming devices’

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Roundabouts for East 32nd Street? Durango considers ‘traffic calming devices’

Pickup crashes into three vehicles Saturday on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango

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Pickup crashes into three vehicles Saturday on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango

Man suspected of punching, kicking service dog in Durango

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Man suspected of punching, kicking service dog in Durango

COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members

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COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members

Bayfield Heritage Days returns Sept. 25

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Bayfield Heritage Days returns Sept. 25

Durango man who killed his brother gets more prison time for pistol-whipping

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Durango man who killed his brother gets more prison time for pistol-whipping

Professor found guilty of setting fire to chip aisle in Durango grocery store

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Professor found guilty of setting fire to chip aisle in Durango grocery store

Jurors learn of previous arrest involving City Market arson suspect

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Jurors learn of previous arrest involving City Market arson suspect

Trial begins for Durango man suspected of arson at City Market grocery store

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Trial begins for Durango man suspected of arson at City Market grocery store

East Third Ave. residents: School property not a good location for new fire station

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East Third Ave. residents: School property not a good location for new fire station

Late-night soak at Durango Hot Springs lands teens in hot water

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Late-night soak at Durango Hot Springs lands teens in hot water

Man suspected of animal abuse pleads guilty

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Man suspected of animal abuse pleads guilty

Durango man killed in crash north of Durango

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Durango man killed in crash north of Durango