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

Sepp Kuss’ likeness captured by master pumpkin carver

Suzy Mink offers tips to other jack-o’-lantern sculptors

Randy Black chosen to lead Durango Fire Protection District

Black, the current deputy chief, plans to boost community engagement as the next chief

Durango Levi’s collector to auction off ‘oldest’ pair of jeans

Brit Eaton has passion for collecting, investing in vintage clothing

Durango police searching for man suspected of rape

Woman says she was sexually assaulted while hiking near Powerline Trail

Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

Victim suffered traumatic brain injury, broken jaw

Man arrested on suspicion of armed robbery north of Hermosa

Suspect fired two gunshots into the air before surrendering to law enforcement

Drunken driving suspect makes wrong turn onto railroad tracks

Durango police find SUV high-centered on D&SNG right of way

Archuleta County resident dies from plague

Health department offers tips for avoiding disease

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 police set sights on new building

Chief hopes modern station helps recruit, retain officers