Drug trafficking

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

Courts and Crime

Montezuma-Cortez narcotics team announces seizure of trafficked drugs

than 6 pounds of meth, 3 pounds of cocaine and other items seized

February 8, 2025

Local News

Appeals court reverses drug conviction that resulted in man’s 16-year prison sentence

Alberto DeJesus III of Cortez to receive new trial setting

December 7, 2024

Courts and Crime

Eight drug traffickers out of Montezuma County sentenced to 32 total years

drug task force became aware of the traffickers in 2022

September 11, 2024

Local News

Man arrested in Cortez on suspicion of drug trafficking

Man’s vehicle was littered with drug traces and paraphernalia

June 3, 2024

Courts and Crime

Montezuma-Cortez team arrests two men in recent ‘shooting events’

rifle, handgun seized after police pursuit

April 5, 2024

Regional News

As deaths from fentanyl continue, Colorado pushes for action

launches Voices for Awareness Foundation in Grand Junction

February 25, 2024

Local News

Durango man sentenced for meth, fentanyl distribution

William Hunt Hardaway also sold firearms, according to federal court records

January 2, 2024

Local News

Durango man who scattered fentanyl pills on Main Avenue sentenced to federal prison

Suspect was fleeing from law enforcement when he lost control of drugs

October 7, 2023

Local News

Woman sentenced for transporting 66 pounds of meth near Bayfield

Previous plea agreement calling for probation was rejected by judge

September 16, 2023

Courts and Crime

Eight Montezuma County residents arrested after narcotics investigation

law enforcement worked for nearly two years to capture alleged traffickers

July 27, 2023

Local News

They were caught with 66 pounds of meth – why were they offered probation?

defendants with similar circumstances: One judge approves plea agreement, another rejects it

July 24, 2023

Regional News

Rep. Brittany Pettersen’s first bill aims to bring more resources to fight against fentanyl

Congresswoman’s effort is fueled by personal background

April 13, 2023

Regional News

Drug distribution on social media discussed in Colorado AG report

Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks at 2022 Candidate Forum, held at the University of Denver, on Oct. 12, 2022. Weiser…

March 10, 2023

Local News

‘Rainbow fentanyl’ makes its way to La Plata County

enforcement warns synthetic drug is being marketed to appeal to children

October 20, 2022

Local News

La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate

June 7, 2022

Local News

Suspected fentanyl found at Bayfield Middle School

Marshal’s Office investigating how pill was introduced to locker room

April 28, 2022

Local News

Durango’s chief of police calls for greater legal tools to address fentanyl

Colorado legislation would increase penalties, but some say that won’t prevent overdose deaths

April 20, 2022

Local News

Four men sentenced to prison for illegal drug distribution in Southwest Colorado

Punishments ranged from 2½ to 10 years

April 14, 2022

Regional News

Knowingly having more than 1 gram of fentanyl would be a felony under change to Colorado bill

Bill 1326 is entangled in election-year politics

April 13, 2022

Local News

Jury convicts Cortez man for drug distribution

DeJesus sentenced to 16 years in prison

April 6, 2022

Local News

Fort Lewis College hosts seminar to discuss overdose

Wellness organizations hand out over 100 doses of Narcan

March 11, 2022

Local News

Cortez woman sentenced to 9½ years for drug distribution and other crimes

distribution included meth and fentanyl; law enforcement calls sentence a ‘victory for the community’

February 24, 2022

Regional News

Lawmakers rethink a law that made possessing fentanyl a misdemeanor

4 grams could be enough for 2,000 fatal doses of the drug

February 24, 2022