Author - The Durango Herald

Author - The Durango Herald

Shane Benjamin

Position: Herald Staff Writer

Email: shane@durangoherald.com

Phone Number: (970), 375-4547

Kenneth Tozer III of Durango given probation for DUI, felony eluding

A Durango man who drove erratically, eluded police and surrendered after a brief standoff with a sheriff’s deputy was given two years probation Thursday in District Court. Kenneth...

DATE: Feb 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory employee and longtime skier shares good vibes

Ski bum-turned-executive sees bright future for Purgatory, ski industry

DATE: Feb 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow in Durango area should stay above 8,000 feet

Rain showers expected through Monday in Durango

DATE: Feb 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Symphony of music at Instrument Discovery Day

Dozens of children sample orchestra of sounds

DATE: Feb 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man arrested on suspicion of sex assault on child

A Durango man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child. Frederick Blevins, 69, is suspected of touching a girl inappropriately while she was being babysat, acco...

DATE: Feb 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow melt debris washes over East Animas Road

Weekend storm expected to bring snow to high country, rain to lower elevations

DATE: Feb 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ride the Rockies will spend two nights in Durango

2,000 bicyclists will pedal 447 miles through Southwest Colorado

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango woman accused of serial ID thefts

Prosecutors say she stole information from mail and work

DATE: Feb 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow, rain forecast early this week

Winter storm advisory issued through Wednesday for San Juan Mountains

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Miller Middle School mountain lion and cub caught, relocated

Cougar killed deer on campus, prompting warning to parents

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Video linkup allows children with Down syndrome to visit Denver doctors

Family with 10 children, 5 who have Down syndrome, visit doctors online

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man pleads guilty to arson

It’s the second time he’s set fire to shed on his property

DATE: Feb 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News