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

Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours

Vehicle was hauling 7,900 gallons of liquefied natural gas, some of which spilled east of Elmore’s Corner

Firefighters unable to find gas leak at Durango High School that led to evacuation

DHS staff pulled fire alarm about 12:45 p.m.; scene was cleared by 1:30 p.m.

Firefighters douse car fire at Durango gas station

Blaze started in trunk of vehicle, which held two propane tanks

Cheser selected to join a national network for education visionaries

Durango School District 9-R Superintendent Karen Cheser has been named by Transcend – a national organization that works with communities to create and spread excellent, equitable learning e...

Durango police strive for balance when responding to school threats

‘Don't mistake our kindness for weakness,’ deputy chief says. ‘We will be there when it’s time to be there’

Photos: Training tower tear down

One killed in single-car crash west of Durango

Colorado State Patrol suspects excessive speed played a role in accident

Man arrested in connection with sprinkling white powder on Durango buildings

Jason Morrison, 52, allegedly seen on video purchasing 10-pound bags of baking soda

Bird knocks out power to thousands of Durango-area residents

Outage occurred shortly after 2 p.m.; Animas Valley customers were without electricity for one hour

Photo: And the winners are ...

Photo tour: Axis Health System moves into new building

Photos: Sure sign of impending spring