Shane Benjamin
Position: Herald Staff Writer
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Bear claws its way through vehicle in Forest Lakes subdivision

Bruin apparently became trapped inside Honda Pilot

Dog bowls face scrutiny after Durango lawsuit

Woman who tripped wins lawsuit for $225,000

Man suspected of photographing up woman’s skirt in Durango

Incident occurred Saturday at Walmart

Colorado State patrol investigates crash that sent vehicle into Dolores River

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating how a woman’s vehicle ended up in the middle of the Dolores River on Tuesday about 20 miles northeast of Dolores. The driver, Kiffanie S...

Purgatory Resort plans upgrades for 2017-18 season

Mountain coaster, summer amenities and chairlift upgrade planned

Jury rules against Durango man in lawsuit against Mercy over bedsore

Hospital said it provided reasonable care

Trial opens in case faulting Mercy for quality of care

Lawsuit says medical staff failed to prevent bedsore; hospital denies any wrongdoing

Man gets 17 years after fatal burglary in Durango

Three others accused in robbery ending in death of Cortez student

Farmington man gets 10 years prison in sex sting

Federal charges result in stiffer penalty than in state court

Spring storm spins snow, rain in the Four Corners

Widespread system was slow to blow through

Man suspected of biting firefighter charged with assault

Emergency worker was trying to help after roll-over crash

Arrest of student spurs Fort Lewis College march

Student arrested for pouring coffee on man’s Bible