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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

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

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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

Police say marijuana robbery led to killing of Fort Lewis College student

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Police say marijuana robbery led to killing of Fort Lewis College student

Rocks end flowers vs. weeds debate at busy intersection

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Rocks end flowers vs. weeds debate at busy intersection

Fugitive caught near Silverton being held on federal warrants

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Fugitive caught near Silverton being held on federal warrants

More police patrols prescribed for Allison, Arboles, Tiffany areas

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More police patrols prescribed for Allison, Arboles, Tiffany areas

Two teens remain hospitalized after Sunday rollover near Gem Village

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Two teens remain hospitalized after Sunday rollover near Gem Village

Royce Cowan of Durango pleads guilty to stealing church credit card

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Royce Cowan of Durango pleads guilty to stealing church credit card

Art thief sentenced in ‘Afghan Girl’ heist

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Art thief sentenced in ‘Afghan Girl’ heist

Memorial walk honors law officers who fell in the line of duty

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Memorial walk honors law officers who fell in the line of duty

Allison, Arboles, Tiffany residents call meeting about crime

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Allison, Arboles, Tiffany residents call meeting about crime

Formal charges filed against men arrested in child sex sting

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Formal charges filed against men arrested in child sex sting

Obstacles remain when going solar

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Obstacles remain when going solar

Vehicle slides on beer mash, rolls over near Durango Airport

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Vehicle slides on beer mash, rolls over near Durango Airport

Judge ponders plea agreement in Halloween stabbing

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Judge ponders plea agreement in Halloween stabbing

Hesperus man sentenced for child sex assault

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Hesperus man sentenced for child sex assault

Truck rolls over near Santa Rita Drive

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Truck rolls over near Santa Rita Drive

Police: Man arrested in BB gun shooting over drug deal

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Police: Man arrested in BB gun shooting over drug deal

Search called off for man with broken arm north of Durango

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Search called off for man with broken arm north of Durango

Powerhouse Science Center revving up a year after closure

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Powerhouse Science Center revving up a year after closure