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

Silverton rescue combines medical training with elite athleticism

Members see connection between extreme sports and rendering first aid

Durango airport reports 16% increase in summer passengers

More flights and larger planes contributed to higher numbers

Durango woman hit by car dies from injuries

Police lack probable cause to file charges against driver

Durango woman in critical condition after being hit by car

Woman was walking along road at night during rain; no charges filed

New COVID-19 vaccine expected ‘soon’ in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Health officials report uptick in number of cases locally

Bayfield Marshal’s Office gets a name change

Town hopes ‘police department’ helps with recruitment

Southwest Colorado receives an inch of rain as monsoons wrap up

Less daylight, cooler temperatures to put a stop to seasonal weather pattern

Dozens pay tribute to 9/11 service members during Durango stair climb

Firefighters, law enforcement complete Sky Steps in honor of fallen first responders

La Plata County family loses home in blaze

Fire started on outside of house northeast of Oxford

Durango shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Troy Brown is accused of home invasion, being a habitual criminal

‘Oppenheimer’ film breathes new life into former FLC professor’s life mission

Leonard ‘Red’ Bird taught peace and dangers of nuclear war

Arrest made in connection with skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain

Colorado man held on suspicion of second-degree murder