Firearms

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

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

March 4, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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

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

February 5, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Fort Lewis College student arrested on suspicion of murder-for-hire scheme

Campus police received tip about threat toward classmate

February 2, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Opening statements made in Durango motel homicide trial

Defense says killing was justified because of trespassing; prosecution says defendant eliminated a romantic rival

December 11, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Jury selection begins for Durango man accused in motel shooting death

Suspect faces life in prison for first-degree murder charge

December 8, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Death and dying

Man killed in officer-involved shooting north of Durango identified

Deputy’s name not yet released

November 11, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Courts

Man shot at Durango pawn shop charged with felony menacing

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

October 21, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Death and dying

Man who shot, killed two women in west Durango dies from self-inflicted injuries, police say

Friends remember Shelby Campbell and Emma Sims for their humor and compassion

October 14, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Domestic violence

Police: Two women shot earlier this week have died; suspect remains on life-support

Victim’s estranged husband suspected in double-homicide

October 9, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Domestic violence

Victims of Apache Mobile Home Park shooting identified

Three adults remain in critical condition at Mercy Hospital

October 8, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Police Department

Three people shot in west Durango

Victims taken to Mercy Hospital after shooting

October 8, 2025 • Herald Staff Report

Crime

Durango shooting victim identified as 66-year-old grandmother

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

October 3, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Two die in shooting near Durango Walmart

Police: No active threat to public

October 3, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Courts

Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial

City files for temporary protection order for eight employees

September 25, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Contests

Candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk held in Durango calls for unity, rejects political violence

Conservative commentator held as martyr, right-leaning voices determined to not be silenced

September 23, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Firearms

Evergreen High School shooter dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

One victim remains in critical condition

September 11, 2025 • Colorado Public Radio Staff

Crime

Man charged with felony menacing in KP Pawn shooting

Suspect was experiencing mental health crisis; employee fired shots in self-defense, according to police

August 13, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer