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Shane Benjamin

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

Local News

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

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

La Plata County Jail inmate dies from ‘self-inflicted trauma’

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La Plata County Jail inmate dies from ‘self-inflicted trauma’

Date rape charges dropped; man sentenced for theft, assault

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Date rape charges dropped; man sentenced for theft, assault

Courts explain no-cash bail given in animal abuse case

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Courts explain no-cash bail given in animal abuse case

Man arrested in connection with burglary spree in Durango

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Man arrested in connection with burglary spree in Durango

Dylan’s mother says she never gave up fighting for justice

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Dylan’s mother says she never gave up fighting for justice

Alcohol suspected in fatal motorcycle crash west of Durango

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Alcohol suspected in fatal motorcycle crash west of Durango

Driver suspected of killing professional cyclist charged with a new crash

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Driver suspected of killing professional cyclist charged with a new crash

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Regional News

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Colorado attorney general says rule of law under attack, calls for unity during Durango visit

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Colorado attorney general says rule of law under attack, calls for unity during Durango visit

Repaving of Florida Road to begin Wednesday

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Repaving of Florida Road to begin Wednesday

Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango

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Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango

RV is free after spending a week stuck on Lime Creek Road

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RV is free after spending a week stuck on Lime Creek Road

Sen. Bennet introduces bill to retain ski fees in national forests

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Sen. Bennet introduces bill to retain ski fees in national forests

Sen. Bennet reintroduces disaster mitigation bill

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Sen. Bennet reintroduces disaster mitigation bill

The Durango Herald takes 56 awards in two newspaper contests

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The Durango Herald takes 56 awards in two newspaper contests

What goes up …

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What goes up …

Lining up for the Gallery Walk

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Lining up for the Gallery Walk

Durango business owner suspected of putting hidden camera in bathroom

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Durango business owner suspected of putting hidden camera in bathroom