Crime

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

‘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

New Mexico

December crime spree ends with car crash

Fruitland man charged with 18 felonies

January 15, 2026

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 14, 2026

Local News

Package pirates pilfer parcel from Durango porch

Alleged thieves videoed following delivery driver, later caught outside pawnshop

January 9, 2026

Local News

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

Program gives residents a chance to move forward

January 9, 2026

Local News

Plea hearing scheduled for former La Plata County Jail commander

Outcome could result in trial or plea deal

January 6, 2026

Courts and Crime

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Sentencing hearing will be in March

December 30, 2025

Regional News

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

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

December 26, 2025

New Mexico

Farmington police target street racers with new ‘grappler’ device

man pleads not guilty in fiery September racing crash

December 24, 2025

Local News

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

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

December 23, 2025

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 23, 2025

Local News

Durango man charged with alleged ninth drunken driving offense

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

November 13, 2025

Regional News

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

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

November 11, 2025

Local News

Hatchet-wielding suspect caused thousands in damage to Durango motel room, affidavit says

Suspect charged with multiple felonies, including menacing and criminal mischief

November 11, 2025

Local News

CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground

Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response

October 30, 2025

Local News

Hatchet-wielding man suspected of threatening woman, smashing Durango motel room

Suspect arrested after hourslong standoff with police

October 26, 2025

Local News

Man shot at Durango pawn shop charged with felony menacing

say suspect intended to take his own life before being shot by employee

October 21, 2025

Regional News

Colorado Springs police K-9 recovering after stabbing

Officer named Roam needed one leg amputated after altercation with suspect

October 16, 2025

Courts and Crime

Two suspects in Cortez slaying to appear in court in December

man dies in beating in Veterans Park; two others injured

October 8, 2025

Local News

Ex-Ute Mountain Ute leader Lyndreth Wall faces trial this month in sex-abuse case

Wall, former tribal councilman and school board member, faces 20 felony charges

October 8, 2025

Local News

‘Movie money’ circulates in Cortez again

counterfeit case reported Thursday using fake Benjamin Franklin

October 7, 2025

Local News

Durango shooting victim identified as 66-year-old grandmother

Shooter described as ‘abusive ex-husband’; granddaughter says outcome was preventable

October 3, 2025

Local News

Two die in shooting near Durango Walmart

Police: No active threat to public

October 3, 2025