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Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

Blechinger, 42, arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder

May 6, 2026

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Prank call prompts police response last weekend at Durango motel

reported having hostages, AR-15 and pipe bombs

May 5, 2026

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Police seek suspect in alleged bias-motivated assault outside Durango bar

reportedly wanted to fight someone based on their sexual orientation

May 4, 2026

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Photo: Two-car crash snarls traffic on Florida Road

A two-vehicle collision snarled traffic at 1:13 p.m. Friday on Florida Road. Durango Police Department spokeswoman Amanda Garrison said a…

April 24, 2026

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Car jumps median, train tracks and slams into parked car on Camino del Rio

65-year-old driver lost consciousness due to possible medical event

April 24, 2026

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Photos: Watch your speed

An automated speed enforcement camera takes photos of speeding vehicles Tuesday on Animas View Drive. Speeding drivers will be sent…

April 17, 2026

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Durango residents request city support for license plate reader ordinance

Councilor proposes regular public updates on use of Flock cameras

April 14, 2026

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Durango police offer prescription drug takeback day

lets residents safely dispose of pharmaceuticals, donate canned goods to Manna soup kitchen

April 12, 2026

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Durango police use drone to locate missing boy near Animas River

says unpiloted vehicles help officers search faster, cover more ground

April 9, 2026

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DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers

Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law

April 6, 2026

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Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say

March 26, 2026

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Driver smashes through Florida Road roundabout, damaging cyclist sculptures

injuries reported; police suspect impairment

March 9, 2026

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Durango police use Flock camera data to help track Utah murder suspect

Archuleta County authorities notified after vehicle passed through city

March 7, 2026

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Body camera footage released in fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango

Mexico man holding bat and ax handle ran at deputy, video shows

March 3, 2026

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Durango police say ‘spoofing incident’ prompted tactical response

Officers entered Forest Avenue home; no arrests reported

February 27, 2026

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City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records

Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge

February 27, 2026

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Durango police chief, Flock critic testify on opposite sides of Colorado Senate bill

Measure would require warrants for database searches after 72 hours of incident

February 26, 2026

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Maria’s Bookshop files lawsuit against city of Durango over police warrant

argues compliance, without proper hearing, would have ‘chilling effect’ on free speech

February 24, 2026

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Durango, La Plata County law enforcement agencies now performing animal protection duties

former humane society employees have been hired

February 23, 2026

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Police surround, enter Durango home; reason for operation undisclosed

enforcement says there is no known threat to broader community

February 22, 2026

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Durango police present options for addressing illegally parked RVs and trailers

city lacks a fine schedule for violators

February 17, 2026

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Compañeros director says noise citation was attempt to suppress speech

Durango to revisit noise statute after ticket dismissed in court

February 8, 2026

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Underground parking nixed from plans for Durango’s new police station

of existing city hall and DPD headquarters are ‘feasible’ alternatives

February 5, 2026

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La Plata County sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges for killing suspect, DA rules

enforcement ‘had an objectively reasonable belief that a lesser degree of force was inadequate,’ district attorney says

February 4, 2026