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Shane Benjamin

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Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability

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Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability

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

Discoloration in Animas River no cause for alarm

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Discoloration in Animas River no cause for alarm

Judge demands tougher punishment for man suspected in ATM robbery

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Judge demands tougher punishment for man suspected in ATM robbery

Dylan Redwine’s parents plan to mediate lawsuit

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Dylan Redwine’s parents plan to mediate lawsuit

Two judges recommended for retention in 6th Judicial District

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Two judges recommended for retention in 6th Judicial District

Punches fly over Redskins jersey

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Punches fly over Redskins jersey

Six vying for open judgeship in 6th Judicial District

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Six vying for open judgeship in 6th Judicial District

All area roads now open after heavy rainfall triggers mudslides

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All area roads now open after heavy rainfall triggers mudslides

Who profited from the Gold King Mine spill?

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Who profited from the Gold King Mine spill?

EPA: Released documents will be made searchable

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EPA: Released documents will be made searchable

EPA releases 29,000 documents in response to open records requests

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EPA releases 29,000 documents in response to open records requests

Park bench next to sewer vent removed, destroyed

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Park bench next to sewer vent removed, destroyed

Flash-flood watch issued for Four Corners

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Flash-flood watch issued for Four Corners

Monsoons finally arrive, bring rain to Southwest Colorado

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Monsoons finally arrive, bring rain to Southwest Colorado

Youth program to steer clear of potential conflict of interest

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Youth program to steer clear of potential conflict of interest

Drunken driving arrests up in La Plata County

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Drunken driving arrests up in La Plata County

Fiesta Days Parade holding onto history

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Fiesta Days Parade holding onto history

Homicide trial for Dove Creek man moved to Durango

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Homicide trial for Dove Creek man moved to Durango

Durango mother charged in fatal head-on crash

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Durango mother charged in fatal head-on crash