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Shane Benjamin

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Articles by Shane

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After months of uncertainty, Durango Planned Parenthood’s future stabilizes
Local News

After months of uncertainty, Durango Planned Parenthood’s future stabilizes

Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement
Local News

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
Local News

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
Local News

Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem

Intergalactic Snowdown launches five days of raucous fun
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Intergalactic Snowdown launches five days of raucous fun

Flooding closes juvenile detention center in Durango
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Flooding closes juvenile detention center in Durango

Residents invited to meet Durango police chief candidates
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Residents invited to meet Durango police chief candidates

Durango fire seeks impact fee on new development
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Durango fire seeks impact fee on new development

Girl ‘stable’ after falling Sunday from Purgatory chairlift
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Girl ‘stable’ after falling Sunday from Purgatory chairlift

Man pleads guilty in burglary that killed FLC student
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Man pleads guilty in burglary that killed FLC student

Tajikistan immigrant arrested after guilty plea for sex offense
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Tajikistan immigrant arrested after guilty plea for sex offense

Firefighters remind residents to keep hydrants clear
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Firefighters remind residents to keep hydrants clear

Molas, Coal Bank passes break snowfall record
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Molas, Coal Bank passes break snowfall record

Autopsy: Durango actor’s death caused by alcohol
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Autopsy: Durango actor’s death caused by alcohol

Red Mountain Pass to remain closed overnight
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Red Mountain Pass to remain closed overnight

These chessboards are HUGE, and they’re yours to play with
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These chessboards are HUGE, and they’re yours to play with

Break in storms allows for snow cleanup
Local News

Break in storms allows for snow cleanup

Durango man arrested on suspicion of arson, again
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Durango man arrested on suspicion of arson, again

More snow to fall in Durango
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More snow to fall in Durango

Jury duty cut short when defendant appears missing
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Jury duty cut short when defendant appears missing

Judge knocks 2 years off former exterminator’s 21-year prison sentence
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Judge knocks 2 years off former exterminator’s 21-year prison sentence

Gubernatorial candidate Mike Johnston visits Durango
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Gubernatorial candidate Mike Johnston visits Durango