Former U.s. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell

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.

DATE: Jan 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s daughter eulogizes her father

The former orphan, judo Olympian, U.S. senator and artist died Dec. 30 at age 92

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Obituaries

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

Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell inducted into the National Native American Hall of Fame

Ignacio resident was celebrated along with seven other inductees

DATE: Nov 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton urges Lake Nighthorse opening

U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo., and Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, penned a letter to Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Estevan López requesting open access to ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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