Shane Benjamin
Position: Herald Staff Writer
Phone Number: (970), 375-4547

Truck crash snarls morning commute on U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango

Vehicle ‘dropped a couple tires off the road’ and rolled near Elmore’s Corner

Motorcyclist collides with deer west of Durango on U.S. Highway 160

Rider from California in ‘stable’ condition Friday at Mercy Hospital

Jury convicts Ignacio man of first-degree murder for shooting wife in head

Damon Mathews faces life in prison

Durango police have a new tool, and it’s already helped catch two suspects

$5,000-plus drone has a loud speaker, search light and thermal-imaging camera

Defense lawyers say Ignacio murder suspect acted in heat of passion

Opening statements made Tuesday in 6th Judicial District Court

Frontier Airlines to restore nonstop flights between Durango, Las Vegas

Airline will also resume nonstop Denver trips, but canceled DFW bookings

Murder trial begins for Ignacio man suspected of strangling, shooting wife

Damon Mathews accused of killing Rachel Ream on New Year’s Eve 2020

Four men sentenced to prison for illegal drug distribution in Southwest Colorado

Punishments ranged from 2½ to 10 years

Durango man suspected of escape, shooting officer faces federal charge, then state offense

Elias Buck faces 10 years in prison for weapons violation

Auto theft suspect captured after four-hour manhunt southeast of Durango

Florida Mesa residents were warned to lock doors, shelter in place

More than $72,000 worth of items stolen from property in Vallecito area

Law enforcement executed nine search warrants, made five arrests

Man suffers critical injuries in house fire north of Ignacio

Sheriff’s Office says victim had mental health crisis, set structure ablaze