Author - The Durango Herald

Shane Benjamin

Position: Herald Staff Writer

Phone Number: (970), 375-4547

Diversion program bounces criminal cases out of courtrooms

Kelsey Beaver was arrested in June 2015 on suspicion of having 3 ounces of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Instead of reaching a plea deal or going to trial, her case was...

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interim chief named to Durango Police Department

Retired police official from Arvada to lead agency

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Road reopens after coal truck rollover southwest of Hesperus

Dirt road gave way when driver pulled to the side

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inmate starts fire at juvenile detention center in Durango

Lighter used to ignite papers, clothes and bedding

DATE: Oct 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

El Moro water heater to be dissected for clues to fire

Restaurant likely to be closed for three months

DATE: Oct 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police warn residents of locker room thefts

Durango man arrested in connection with stealing at rec center

DATE: Oct 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

El Moro singed in early morning fire

Popular restaurant likely closed 2 months for repairs

DATE: Oct 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man’s competency for trial at issue

Doctors give different opinions for man accused of assault

DATE: Oct 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man charged in connection with car theft, vehicular eluding

A New Mexico man suspected of stealing a vehicle in Durango and leading law enforcement on a chase through Silverton was formally charged Monday in 6th Judicial District Court. Ch...

DATE: Oct 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News