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Shane Benjamin

Herald Staff Writer

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Articles by Shane

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After months of uncertainty, Durango Planned Parenthood’s future stabilizes
Local News

After months of uncertainty, Durango Planned Parenthood’s future stabilizes

Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement
Local News

Southern Ute government becomes first tribe to sign federal energy agreement

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26
Outdoors

At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26

Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango
Local News

Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango

Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court
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Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified
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Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating
Local News

One person shot near Durango Skate Park; police investigating

Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey
Local News

Fort Lewis College graduates embark on a new journey

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs

U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft
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U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft

Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill
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Enterprise plans 18-mile pipeline replacement after 92,000-gallon gasoline spill

Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed
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Resident class-action lawsuit against La Plata Electric Association dismissed

Apartment fire breaks out Saturday on Holly Avenue in Durango
Local News

Apartment fire breaks out Saturday on Holly Avenue in Durango

Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio
Local News

Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio

Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents
Nation & World

Assault charge for immigration officer in Durango could test immunity provisions for federal agents

Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem
Local News

Bayfield swears in new trustees, mayor pro tem

Petition seeks to bypass Congress to amend Constitution
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Petition seeks to bypass Congress to amend Constitution

Strong winds blamed for slick roads, canceled flights and damaged outbuildings
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Strong winds blamed for slick roads, canceled flights and damaged outbuildings

Strong winds expected to usher in cool temperatures in Southwest Colorado
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Strong winds expected to usher in cool temperatures in Southwest Colorado

Are too many of our young people going to prison?
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Are too many of our young people going to prison?

Judge denies bail reduction for Durango man suspected of sex assault on child
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Judge denies bail reduction for Durango man suspected of sex assault on child

Silverton man encounters lynx on Molas Pass
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Silverton man encounters lynx on Molas Pass

Family home burns southeast of Ignacio
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Family home burns southeast of Ignacio

Inspection finds several ‘deficiencies’ at Hesperus Ski Area
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Inspection finds several ‘deficiencies’ at Hesperus Ski Area

Durango, Bayfield cancel classes because of snowfall
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Durango, Bayfield cancel classes because of snowfall

Voters switch it up in La Plata County
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Voters switch it up in La Plata County

ACLU brings ‘road show’ to Durango
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ACLU brings ‘road show’ to Durango

Arizona man bites firefighter on scene of rollover crash
Local News

Arizona man bites firefighter on scene of rollover crash

Hesperus Ski Area closes mid-season for maintenance
Local News

Hesperus Ski Area closes mid-season for maintenance

Woman robbed of her groceries at south City Market in Durango
Local News

Woman robbed of her groceries at south City Market in Durango

New chief named for Durango Police Department
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New chief named for Durango Police Department

No charges for pilot who flew drone at Silverton skijoring race
Local News

No charges for pilot who flew drone at Silverton skijoring race

Property taxes give fire districts money headaches
Local News

Property taxes give fire districts money headaches

Spooked horse runs into crowd at Silverton skijoring
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Spooked horse runs into crowd at Silverton skijoring