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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

‘Endurance’ artist says two crashes in two months is a fluke

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‘Endurance’ artist says two crashes in two months is a fluke

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

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

New Year’s revelers bust 14 windows at First Baptist Church

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New Year’s revelers bust 14 windows at First Baptist Church

Durango woman meets law enforcement in two break-in attempts

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Durango woman meets law enforcement in two break-in attempts

2 Durango men arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

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2 Durango men arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

New Mexico man gets 2 years for van theft, chase

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New Mexico man gets 2 years for van theft, chase

Substance-abuse center slowly helps patients get clean

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Substance-abuse center slowly helps patients get clean

1 man, 3 juveniles arrested in spree of vehicle thefts

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1 man, 3 juveniles arrested in spree of vehicle thefts

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Firefighters respond to electrical fire at Strater Hotel

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Firefighters respond to electrical fire at Strater Hotel

Durango teen recovering from ski jump accident

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Durango teen recovering from ski jump accident

Forecasters say approaching storm is a wet one

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Forecasters say approaching storm is a wet one

Women thank Air Force for wilderness rescue

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Women thank Air Force for wilderness rescue

Holiday cheer pours onto area roads

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Holiday cheer pours onto area roads

Erratic driver headed to behavioral health court

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Erratic driver headed to behavioral health court

Chapman Hill to open this weekend

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Chapman Hill to open this weekend

Sheriff’s Office warns of scams, mail thefts

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Sheriff’s Office warns of scams, mail thefts

Hark, the Christmas package rush season is upon us

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Hark, the Christmas package rush season is upon us

Two men rob woman at knifepoint outside Durango marijuana dispensary

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Two men rob woman at knifepoint outside Durango marijuana dispensary

Naughty elves available to help nonprofits this holiday season

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Naughty elves available to help nonprofits this holiday season