Author - The Durango Herald

Shane Benjamin

Position: Herald Staff Writer

Phone Number: (970), 375-4547

Trump wins White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, spar...

DATE: Nov 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gallery: Animals, super heroes and other creatures take over Main Avenue

DATE: Oct 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Durango man killed in car vs. truck head-on crash identified

18-wheeler and Toyota sedan collided near Durango West II subdivision

DATE: Oct 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Halloween season's here, boils and ghouls!

DATE: Oct 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pedestrian hit, killed by car while crossing north Main Avenue is identified

Man apparently stepped into traffic near 21st Street

DATE: Sep 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

9-year-old boy riding motor bike dies in collision with vehicle south of Durango

Caleb Stewart was on a Razor motorcycle when he impacted the side of a Ford F-250

DATE: Sep 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man struck by lightning recovering in Denver-area hospital

JD Corley was working on a ranch south of Durango when the bolt hit

DATE: Sep 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Airplane crashes southwest of Chimney Rock National Monument; one injured

Plane took off from Animas Air Park in Durango

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain lion spotted near fairgrounds, senior center and Durango High School

Wildlife officials suspect cougar was a juvenile passing through town

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man reportedly struck by lightning south of Durango

Patient taken to Mercy Hospital in serious condition

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield yard waste area to close temporarily

La Plata County will temporarily close the yard waste and mulch area at the Bayfield Convenience Center from Thursday, Sept. 19, through Wednesday, Oct. 2. The center is located at 4496 Coun...

DATE: Sep 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News