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Shane Benjamin

Herald Staff Writer

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Articles by Shane

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Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability
Local News

Durango businesses are taking creative approaches to improve affordability

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
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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
Local News

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
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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

Hundreds register to vote in flurry of activity in La Plata County
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Hundreds register to vote in flurry of activity in La Plata County

Man in fatal crash was a Gold Star father
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Man in fatal crash was a Gold Star father

Snow makes Coal Bank, Molas passes slick
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Snow makes Coal Bank, Molas passes slick

Sex offender captured near Norwood during manhunt
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Sex offender captured near Norwood during manhunt

Purgatory owner buys Hesperus Ski Area
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Purgatory owner buys Hesperus Ski Area

Wolf Creek Pass closed about 2 hours for truck rollover
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Wolf Creek Pass closed about 2 hours for truck rollover

Police cadets keep heads above water during training exercise
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Police cadets keep heads above water during training exercise

Soggy weather expected to persist
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Soggy weather expected to persist

Judge recuses herself in fatal crash case
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Judge recuses herself in fatal crash case

Man convicted of ’95 murder to be resentenced in Durango
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Man convicted of ’95 murder to be resentenced in Durango

Aviation show offers something for everyone
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Aviation show offers something for everyone

Former Ignacio employee sentenced for embezzling
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Former Ignacio employee sentenced for embezzling

Man arrested in attempted kidnapping, vehicle theft
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Man arrested in attempted kidnapping, vehicle theft

Aviation celebration coming to Durango-La Plata County Airport
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Aviation celebration coming to Durango-La Plata County Airport

Attempts to rescue lost llamas fail in Weminuche Wilderness
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Attempts to rescue lost llamas fail in Weminuche Wilderness

Nearly 200 march in solidarity with tribe fighting pipeline
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Nearly 200 march in solidarity with tribe fighting pipeline

Judge orders trial for man accused in fatal home invasion
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Judge orders trial for man accused in fatal home invasion

Details emerge in marijuana heist that turned deadly
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Details emerge in marijuana heist that turned deadly