Crime

Soccer league treasurer charged in $121,000 embezzlement case

Affidavit: Lacey used funds for personal expenses, meals

February 7, 2026 • Debra Mayeux — Tri-City Record

Sheriff searching for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom calls lack of video a disappointing setback

cca TUCSON, Ariz. – The sheriff investigating the apparent abduction of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother said Friday he…

February 7, 2026 • By SEJAL GOVINDARAO and JOHN SEEWER — The Associated Press

Crime

Colorado man who abused nearly 200 corpses gets 40 years, families call him a ‘monster’

Crystina Page, left, hugs Angelika Stedman on Feb. 6 outside of the El Paso County Courthouse in Colorado Springs, ahead…

February 6, 2026 • By JESSE BEDAYN and MATTHEW BROWN — Associated Press

Courts

Plea hearing delayed for former jail commander accused of invasion of privacy

Attorneys continue negotiations in case involving 117 counts

February 3, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Fort Lewis College student arrested on suspicion of murder-for-hire scheme

Campus police received tip about threat toward classmate

February 2, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Courts

Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

January 29, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River Trail

Durango police investigate alleged knife threat involving off-leash dog complaint

Suspect allegedly became 'enraged’ after being asked to restrain pet on Animas River Trail

January 28, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado wildlife officials search for person who shot bald eagle with ball bearing

Bird was found Jan. 12 along the shoreline of Croke Reservoir in Northglenn

January 27, 2026 • Michael Booth — The Colorado Sun

AP New Mexico

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield released from New Mexico jail pending trial

Judge cites the defendant’s self-surrender as compliance with the court

January 24, 2026 • MORGAN LEE and SAVANNAH PETERS — Associated Press

Associated Press

Anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church leads to arrests but no charges for journalist Don Lemon

FILE – Nekima Levy Armstrong holds up her fist after speaking at an anti-ICE rally for Martin Luther King Jr.,…

January 23, 2026 • By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO and JACK BROOK — Associated Press

Civil rights

Misconduct by ICE can now be reported to Colorado attorney general

Unlawful activity could include use of excessive force, unlawful searches and wrongful detentions

January 22, 2026 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

AP New Mexico

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield ordered held without bond on sex abuse charges in New Mexico

Timothy Busfield appears at the 2020 ABC Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California, on Jan. 8, 2020.…

January 15, 2026 • Susan Montoya Bryan — The Associated Press

Crime

December crime spree ends with car crash

Fruitland man charged with 18 felonies

January 15, 2026 • Debra Mayeux — Tri-City Record

Associated Press

Colorado appeals panel skeptical of sentencing for former county clerk who breached election systems

Attorney John Case, left, talks to reporters after a hearing to urge a state appeals court to overturn the convictions…

January 15, 2026 • By COLLEEN SLEVIN — Associated Press

Crime

Package pirates pilfer parcel from Durango porch

Alleged thieves videoed following delivery driver, later caught outside pawnshop

January 9, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Court administration

Durango’s problem-solving court connects vulnerable residents with vital resources

Program gives residents a chance to move forward

January 9, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Courts

Plea hearing scheduled for former La Plata County Jail commander

Outcome could result in trial or plea deal

January 6, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Sentencing hearing will be in March

December 30, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Crime

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

Can the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14

December 26, 2025 • By Colleen Slevin — Associated Press

Courts

Farmington police target street racers with new ‘grappler’ device

Aztec man pleads not guilty in fiery September racing crash

December 24, 2025 • Debra Mayeux — Tri-City Record

Associated Press

Colorado woman suspected of killing 2 of her children is extradited from the UK

FILE – Law enforcement respond to a location where children were found dead inside of a condo in the Palomino…

December 24, 2025 • By COLLEEN SLEVIN and MORGAN LEE — Associated Press

6th Judicial District

Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

December 23, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Alcohol

Durango man charged with alleged ninth drunken driving offense

John Cochran, 56, was arrested Monday by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

November 13, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer

Some had called for convicted elections clerk to be moved to federal facility

November 12, 2025 • Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline