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

Jury trial begins for La Plata County man suspected of murder

Nicolo ‘Nico’ Tonelli is accused of fatally shooting his close friend Jamison ‘Jmoe’ McMaster after contentious night

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

Fire was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

Durango police find 13 alleged intruders hiding inside former Red Snapper restaurant

Suspects include eight men, four women and a child

Arctic blast dumps 10-15 inches in Durango, more in the mountains

At least three more storms expected this week

Still no charges in shooting death that occurred last month south of Durango

Justin Brown is suspected of stealing Randall Moon’s truck after shooting him

Winter storm makes for sketchy driving conditions across Four Corners

Jackknifed semi closes U.S. Highway 160 south of Cortez

Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

Blaze causes extensive damage to kitchen area

Photo: The shortest day

Man fatally shot in southern La Plata County

Law enforcement in contact with suspected shooter

Durango fire chief pledges to build on legacy of previous chiefs

Randy Black outlines vision for greater community engagement

‘Compassion Center’ moving to new location in west Durango

Program provides services to those experiencing poverty and homelessness

Third jury trial begins for Durango man suspected of child sex assault

Most recent trial ended in hung jury after jurors were unable to reach unanimous decision