Crime

The Durango Herald

Man arrested at Cortez nightclub after late-night reports of gunfire

Suspect allegedly pointed handgun at his cousin

March 2, 2025

Courts and Crime

Colorado Court of Appeals upholds verdict in crash that killed Cortez man

Gabrielle Doctor was convicted of killing Travis Beeson in 2023

March 1, 2025

New Mexico

Farmington woman accused of child abuse is found shot to death

suspect named in killing; boyfriend in custody on separate warrant

February 26, 2025

New Mexico

Farmington Grubhub driver accused of headbutting food customer

charged with aggravated battery after diner’s nose was broken

February 26, 2025

Local News

Jurors deadlocked in Ignacio cold case; judge declares mistrial

Prosecutors expect retrial but will first consult victim’s family

February 20, 2025

Local News

Drugs seized during car search within Durango city limits

Manuel Lorenzana-Ruvalcaba, 40, was allegedly in possession of fentanyl, meth and cocaine

February 18, 2025

Local News

Durango custom homebuilder faces federal charges

Kenneth Edward Asher is accused of destroying natural resources near Lake Nighthorse

February 18, 2025

New Mexico

U.S. Attorney for New Mexico resigns

Uballez among more than 20 Trump asked to resign

February 18, 2025

Local News

Durango man arrested after crashing into power pole

Maximilian Ware, 42, is suspected of careless driving, resisting arrest

February 17, 2025

Local News

Cold case trial begins for man suspected of killing Ignacio resident in 2009

Hendren, 39, is accused of shooting Larry Fuller

February 13, 2025

Local News

Jurors unable to reach unanimous decision in Durango arson case

declares mistrial; prosecutors unsure if they will retry Bradley Clark

February 8, 2025

AP New Mexico

New Mexico courtroom devolves into brawl as 3 people rush defendant in homicide case

In this still image from video provided by the Second Judicial District Court multiple people brawl inside of a court…

February 7, 2025

Local News

Retrial begins for Durango man accused of arson at south City Market

is the third attempt to hold a trial for Bradley Clark, 52

February 4, 2025

Local News

Snowdown was busy but smooth, Durango police say

Officer-initiated calls ticked up slightly from past years, while DUI arrests were down slightly

February 3, 2025

Local News

Wolfwood Refuge near Ignacio rescues 15 hybrids from ‘torturous’ Ohio fur farm

Sanctuary a source of wolfdog education, experience

January 31, 2025

Local News

Alleged Santa Rita Park shooter pleads not guilty, headed to trial

Hernandez, 19, appears in court after sentencing of co-defendant

January 31, 2025

Local News

Warrant issued for driver in Cortez suspected of hitting man, leaving scene

was reportedly driving a gray Impala when she struck man

January 25, 2025

Local News

Santa Rita Park shooter sentenced to 45 years prison

more defendants await adjudication in alleged ambush-style shooting

January 24, 2025

Tri-Cities

Hearing set in DWI case of San Juan County DA

Special prosecutor and Sierra County judge handling the case

January 22, 2025

Education

Montezuma-Cortez superintendent faces trial after allegedly failing to report a claim of student abuse

reports show Harry (Tom) Burris might have known about allegations since June 2023

January 22, 2025

Local News

Durango man defending himself on felony assault charge is found guilty

Morrison faces 10 to 32 years in prison

January 16, 2025

Local News

Overnight warming center in Durango shutters temporarily

A break-in and resignation over the weekend are a speed bump, but little more, organizers say

January 14, 2025

Local News

Trial begins for Durango man defending himself on felony assault charge

Morrison is accused of using van to hit laundromat owner

January 14, 2025

Local News

Assaults on Durango police spike in past two years

‘We’re not going to ... prevent crime unless people trust us’

January 13, 2025