Author - The Durango Herald

Author - The Durango Herald

Shane Benjamin

Position: Herald Staff Writer

Email: shane@durangoherald.com

Phone Number: (970), 375-4547

Final two children in fatal crash released from hospital

The final two children involved in a fatal car crash Monday in La Plata County have been released from an Albuquerque hospital, a spokesman said Thursday. Arianna Aguilar, 1, and ...

DATE: Apr 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Electrical fire damages buildings downtown

Vacant space between Katzin, Jimmy John’s point of origin

DATE: Apr 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

River trail assault suspect charged; victim remains hospitalized

A Durango man suspected of beating another man earlier this month on the Animas River Trail was charged Thursday with felony assault. Antonio Nez, 31, was arrested April 8 on susp...

DATE: Apr 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

2 children remain hospitalized after fatal crash

Two other injured kids released

DATE: Apr 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area social service groups focus on helping teens

Coping with sexting issues illustrates educational efforts

DATE: Apr 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Children in fatal Southwest Colorado crash not wearing seat belts

Driver cited and 3 people remain hospitalized

DATE: Apr 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield octogenarians lose thousands in roofing scam

Couple now has to deal with water leaking into walls, ceilings

DATE: Apr 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

River trail assault suspect held on $20,000 bail

Man seriously injured along river trail

DATE: Apr 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

When it comes to lead, our water systems pass the test

Spikes in 2012 isolated to individual homes

DATE: Apr 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man assaulted on river trail in critical condition

Durangoan injured on river trail

DATE: Apr 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawsuit accuses Purgatory Resort of gender discrimination

Former Purgatory employee seeks more than $75,000 in damages

DATE: Apr 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Loose-dog complaint snowballs into jail time for owner

Pet owner has been to jail 3 times stemming from loose-dog complaint

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News