Regional News State office aims to address crimes against Indigenous people Director says the office is moving as fast as it can, but needs the help of law enforcement February 20, 2023
Local News Serious crime in Durango for January 2023 on par with January 2022 Aggravated assaults and traffic crashes were up while theft was down February 17, 2023
Local News Man who fell for phone scam targeting La Plata County residents shares his story Perry wants to warn others about fake deputies soliciting money over missed jury duty February 16, 2023
Local News Durango Police Department giving away car-wheel locks in effort to curb car theft Colorado has more thefts per capita than any other state February 14, 2023
Local News Sister of murdered Ignacio woman arrested on suspicion of arson Felicia Maria Munguia, 30, is accused of burning a car in front of house February 14, 2023
Regional News Tracey Bernett’s mileage reimbursements were early indication of her falsified residency Boulder County Democrat didn’t report fewer miles traveled after purportedly moving February 13, 2023
Regional News Former Colorado state rep pleads guilty to criminal charges after lying about her residence Boulder County Democrat resigned after winning reelection in November February 13, 2023
Local News La Plata County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of yet another phone scam demanding money give out any information or money, authorities advise; ‘Hang up the phone’ February 10, 2023
Local News Law enforcement sees annual uptick in Snowdown-related crime in La Plata County Sobering statistics point finger at overindulgence of alcohol as main culprit February 9, 2023
Local News Former owners of Ken & Sue’s restaurant in Durango sentenced to probation for tax evasion Defense attorneys cite couple’s service to community in requesting leniency February 7, 2023
New Mexico Alec Baldwin wants prosecutor in on-set shooting death dropped Attorneys say lawmaker is prohibited from holding judicial authority February 7, 2023
Local News Driver who hit pedestrian after altercation outside Durango post office pleads guilty Walker Kruse was scheduled for jury trial Monday morning but took a plea deal February 6, 2023
Local News Durango police arrest man suspected of threatening to blow up Olde Tymers Cafe Officers say suspect was unarmed and was taken into custody without incident February 6, 2023
Local News Roommate dispute over dirty apartment ends in stabbing at Durango lodge Sarracino, 50, faces attempted murder charge February 6, 2023
Local News Cortez teacher, playwright found fatally shot in New Mexico Keleher worked with Navajos and at Crow Canyon; suspect arrested February 3, 2023
Regional News Bill to discourage Colorado police from lying to minors advances in House committee Lawmakers worry juveniles respond differently to law enforcement than adults February 2, 2023
Local News Crime in Durango drops in 2022 while overall calls to police increase Serious offenses trend upward in Colorado and nationally, but complete statistics for last year have yet to be released January 30, 2023
New Mexico New Mexico governor vows bipartisan effort to fight crime Albuquerque has had back-to-back years of record homicides January 27, 2023
Local News Jury finds Ronald J. Morosko guilty in fatal hunting incident Defendant found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in death of Gregory Gabrisch; sentencing is March 31 January 25, 2023
Regional News Juvenile violent crime is rising in Colorado Researchers are looking into the link between violent crime and teenagers spending more time virtually connected but physically alone January 25, 2023
Local News Charges dropped against former Fort Lewis College football player Ar’mon Hickson had been charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of a Durango firefighter January 23, 2023
New Mexico Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at lawmakers’ homes describe Solomon Pena as the ‘mastermind’ behind a politically motivated conspiracy January 17, 2023
Local News Ousted La Plata County judge explains her judicial philosophy, battle against public perception chose not to retain Woods Nov. 8 by a narrow margin January 15, 2023
Local News Crime rate falls in December 2022 in Durango compared to previous years theft remains a high priority as well as strategies to curb retail theft January 13, 2023