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Shane Benjamin

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Pine River Shares raises $600,000 in 70-day fundraising push to buy school building

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Pine River Shares raises $600,000 in 70-day fundraising push to buy school building

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

Woman killed in motorcycle vs. deer crash near Hesperus

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Woman killed in motorcycle vs. deer crash near Hesperus

Diversion program bounces criminal cases out of courtrooms

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Diversion program bounces criminal cases out of courtrooms

Interim chief named to Durango Police Department

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Interim chief named to Durango Police Department

Road reopens after coal truck rollover southwest of Hesperus

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Road reopens after coal truck rollover southwest of Hesperus

Inmate starts fire at juvenile detention center in Durango

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Inmate starts fire at juvenile detention center in Durango

El Moro water heater to be dissected for clues to fire

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El Moro water heater to be dissected for clues to fire

Police warn residents of locker room thefts

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Police warn residents of locker room thefts

El Moro singed in early morning fire

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El Moro singed in early morning fire

Durango man’s competency for trial at issue

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Durango man’s competency for trial at issue

Man charged in connection with car theft, vehicular eluding

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Man charged in connection with car theft, vehicular eluding

Durango-Los Angeles flight to return next summer

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Durango-Los Angeles flight to return next summer

LPEA’s nerve center receives an upgrade

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LPEA’s nerve center receives an upgrade

Judge upholds 1-year jail term for careless driver

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Judge upholds 1-year jail term for careless driver

Reported sightings, but no solid leads on missing llamas

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Reported sightings, but no solid leads on missing llamas

Widespread rain showers expected to linger

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Widespread rain showers expected to linger

Jury finds man guilty in 2007 sex assault, death

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Jury finds man guilty in 2007 sex assault, death

Suspect in killing, home invasion considers plea deal

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Suspect in killing, home invasion considers plea deal

Jurors deliberate fate of man in 2007 sex assault case

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Jurors deliberate fate of man in 2007 sex assault case