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

Driver suspected of killing professional cyclist charged with a new crash

Cordell Schneider, 20, accused of crashing motorcycle, fleeing scene

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies

Colorado attorney general says rule of law under attack, calls for unity during Durango visit

Phil Weiser seeking second term as state’s top legal adviser

Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango

Blaze is 75% contained; cause remains under investigation

RV is free after spending a week stuck on Lime Creek Road

Driver failed to negotiate a corner on narrow alpine road

Sen. Bennet introduces bill to retain ski fees in national forests

Resorts pay millions to federal government every year

Durango business owner suspected of putting hidden camera in bathroom

Wade Bigall faces four counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

Three controlled burns escape in La Plata County

Durango Fire Protection District says conditions are different than in previous years

Investors behind Idaho Springs gondola say they’re victims of fraud

Mighty Argo Cable Car group promises $32 million project will be completed

San Juan County, N.M., receives failing score for air quality

Region had higher-than-average number of ozone days

Skier tumbles 2,000 feet on Wilson Peak, southwest of Telluride

Man suffered traumatic but non-life-threatening injuries

La Plata County man missing for two months found deceased

Luke Starling was reported missing Feb. 9