DUI

Local News

Durango man suspected of drunken driving, driving high in rollover crash on Farmington Hill

Passenger flown to Grand Junction hospital with critical injuries

February 14, 2022

Local News

We’re supposed to drive sober, right? But hailing a ride can be difficult in Durango after dark

companies recommend calling early, even on mundane Saturday evenings

December 31, 2021

Local News

Man sentenced to prison for head-on crash causing serious injuries south of Durango

Michael Snook drove wrong way on U.S. Highway 550 while intoxicated

December 10, 2021

Regional News

Anti-drunk driving tech to be installed in all new vehicles

improvements could ‘practically eliminate’ DUIs in 20 years, lawmaker says

November 10, 2021

Local News

Durango man killed in crash north of Durango

Colorado State Patrol suspects alcohol, speed played a role

August 12, 2021

Local News

State Patrol’s top cop in Southwest Colorado to retire

Highway safety is improving, but distracted driving threatens it, says Capt. Adrian Driscoll

June 21, 2021

Local News

Texas suspect in head-on crash goes dark on investigators

Anthony Giovanni Behmardi abruptly left hospital one day after collision

March 18, 2021

Local News

Durango woman who crashed into Main Avenue bump-out pleads guilty to DUI

Wilmot faces up to 45 days in jail

February 23, 2021

Local News

New Mexico women cited with DUI in crash near Bayfield

of Chevy sedan drifted into oncoming traffic, troopers say

November 16, 2020

Local News

Fight leads to single-vehicle crash, arrests on County Road 203

Argument in car leads to arrest of passengers for assault, driver cited for DUI

August 30, 2020

Local News

Social distancing reduces number of Detox referrals

triggers, including stay-at-home order, could reverse trend

April 9, 2020

Local News

Arizona driver who dragged dog to death is sentenced

41-year-old admits to dragging dog behind truck while intoxicated

February 14, 2020

Local News

Suspect in DUI, indecency case allegedly left signature in Durango theater

say Michael Steven Greer, 41, urinated the first initial of his name

January 15, 2020

Local News

Colorado, New Mexico rank among top 15 for worst DUI rates

states saw more than 100 fatalities in 2018

December 4, 2019

Local News

La Plata County seeks volunteers to tell DUI stories

people needed to speak on victim-impact panel

November 8, 2019

Local News

High drivers aren’t under the radar in La Plata County

A Colorado State Patrol trooper gives a driver a roadside impaired driver test. The driver was later cleared of being…

June 30, 2019

Local News

Trooper Tips: A Call to Action, Part 2

Let’s start with an obvious one today; mixing drinking, drugs, and driving. Safety is all about having a preventative mindset.…

February 13, 2019

Local News

Driver in crash that injured councilman faces four charges

Councilman Lavey recovering from injuries

February 8, 2019

Local News

Snowdown brings winter fun, increased crime to Durango

force reports 18 arrests

February 4, 2019

Local News

Colorado seat belt use increases to 86 percent

is below national average; La Plata is at 76 percent

November 19, 2018

Local News

Local law enforcement to conduct DUI checkpoint this weekend

is to increase awareness around drunken driving

August 19, 2018

Local News

Englewood man cited with DUI after crash on Black Bear Pass

‘It was just a very scary scene,’ Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman says

July 23, 2018

Food

Science panel backs lower drunken driving threshold

A car approaches a sobriety checkpoint set up along a busy street in Albuquerque, N.M. A prestigious scientific panel is…

January 22, 2018

Local News

‘Don’t Drop the Ball’ DUI blitz continues through Tuesday

‘heat is on’ for impaired drivers during New Year’s holiday

December 28, 2017