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Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and jewelry maker, dies at 92

Ignacio resident was a judo Olympian who combined artistic talent with his Native American ancestry

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cause of death released for former Women’s Resource Center director

Tammy Tyner was found dead last week near Vallecito

DATE: Nov 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Women’s Resource Center executive director found dead

Cause of death not released Thursday

DATE: Nov 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Semi truck driver dead after plunging off Wolf Creek Pass

Single-vehicle crash occurred Monday near scenic overlook northeast of Pagosa Springs

DATE: Nov 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who shot, killed two women in west Durango dies from self-inflicted injuries, police say

Friends remember Shelby Campbell and Emma Sims for their humor and compassion

DATE: Oct 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk held in Durango calls for unity, rejects political violence

Conservative commentator held as martyr, right-leaning voices determined to not be silenced

DATE: Sep 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who died northeast of Durango identified; cause of death undetermined

Mark Lucas was found Aug. 20 on side of Florida Road

DATE: Sep 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning strike kills two elk hunters southeast of Pagosa Springs, coroner says

Men likely died instantly and painlessly

DATE: Sep 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

No obvious injuries, foul play in deaths of elk hunters in southern Colorado, authorities say

An investigation into what caused the deaths of Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko is ongoing, said Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin

DATE: Sep 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two bodies found southeast of Pagosa Springs believed by family to be missing elk hunters

Massive search and rescue effort had been underway

DATE: Sep 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family of inmate who died in La Plata County Jail files lawsuit

Parents say nurses, deputies ignored man’s pleas for 15 hours

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News