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

Kenneth Tozer III of Durango given probation for DUI, felony eluding

A Durango man who drove erratically, eluded police and surrendered after a brief standoff with a sheriff’s deputy was given two years probation Thursday in District Court. Kenneth...

Purgatory employee and longtime skier shares good vibes

Ski bum-turned-executive sees bright future for Purgatory, ski industry

Durango man arrested on suspicion of sex assault on child

A Durango man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child. Frederick Blevins, 69, is suspected of touching a girl inappropriately while she was being babysat, acco...

Snow, rain forecast for early this week

Winter storm advisory issued through Wednesday for San Juan Mountains

Durango man pleads guilty to arson

It’s the second time he’s set fire to shed on his property

Miller Middle School mountain lion and cub caught, relocated

Cougar killed deer on campus, prompting warning to parents

Miller Middle School warns parents of mountain lion

Dead deer have been found on campus

Longtime Snowdown Follies participant dies after fall from stage

Adele Nielsen, 68, broke several bones in tumble

Girl ‘stable’ after falling Sunday from Purgatory chairlift

Arm bar lifted when girl fell 26 feet

Molas, Coal Bank passes break snowfall record

Red Mountain Pass reopens after 3-day closure

Durango man arrested on suspicion of arson, again

Suspect pleaded guilty in 2015 to starting shed fire

Jury duty cut short when defendant appears missing

Dozens of potential jurors were dismissed early Thursday in La Plata County Court when the defendant appeared to be a no-show for his drunken driving trial. The only problem: The ...