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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

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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

Winter storm offers hope for Purgatory Resort’s Saturday opening

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Winter storm offers hope for Purgatory Resort’s Saturday opening

Warm, dry weather makes ski areas sweat

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Warm, dry weather makes ski areas sweat

Durango man pleads guilty to ATM robbery

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Durango man pleads guilty to ATM robbery

Investor of rehab center north of Durango frantically searches for new director

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Investor of rehab center north of Durango frantically searches for new director

Hundreds turn out for parade to honor veterans

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Hundreds turn out for parade to honor veterans

Joining law enforcement a tough decision for women

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Joining law enforcement a tough decision for women

Miller Middle School responds to student’s death

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Miller Middle School responds to student’s death

Felony charges brought against mom in fatal crash

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Felony charges brought against mom in fatal crash

Police identify man who died at Durango Dog Park

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Police identify man who died at Durango Dog Park

Democratic women in La Plata County lead surge in early voting

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Democratic women in La Plata County lead surge in early voting

Snow is forecast to fall in high country

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Snow is forecast to fall in high country

Farmington Hill crash hurts 2 Friday

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Farmington Hill crash hurts 2 Friday

River trail assailant sentenced to 1 year prison

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River trail assailant sentenced to 1 year prison

Late-night cow carnage on U.S. Highway 160 west of Hesperus

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Late-night cow carnage on U.S. Highway 160 west of Hesperus

Erratic driver held at gunpoint by La Plata County deputy

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Erratic driver held at gunpoint by La Plata County deputy

Durango man resentenced after parole violation

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Durango man resentenced after parole violation

Man convicted of downtown assault gets 5 years prison

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Man convicted of downtown assault gets 5 years prison

Durango man pleads guilty in child sex sting

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Durango man pleads guilty in child sex sting