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Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol Hill

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

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Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 4:29 PM MT

Updated Monday, Jan 5, 2026 1:49 PM MT

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Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell gives his wife, Linda Campbell, a kiss while she visits him at his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell gives his wife, Linda Campbell, a kiss while she visits him at his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell gives an interview on a biography written about him by author Herman J. Viola on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell gives an interview on a biography written about him by author Herman J. Viola on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell talks with some of his aides in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell talks with some of his aides in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell stands in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell stands in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
A photo of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
A photo of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell walks through the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell walks through the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell looks over documents while riding in the Capitol subway system on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell looks over documents while riding in the Capitol subway system on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell holds a meeting in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell holds a meeting in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell leaves his office and walks down the hallway in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell leaves his office and walks down the hallway in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
A cartoon illustration of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
A cartoon illustration of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell works in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits with one of his aides while riding in the Capitol subway system on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits with one of his aides while riding in the Capitol subway system on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell holds a meeting in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell holds a meeting in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell walks through the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell walks through the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell gives an interview on a biography written about him by author Herman J. Viola on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell gives an interview on a biography written about him by author Herman J. Viola on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell sits in his office in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell leaves his office and walks down the hallway in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell leaves his office and walks down the hallway in the Russell Senate Office Building on Sept. 27, 2004, during his last months in office. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file)Jerry McBride

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