Firearms

Local News

New Mexico woman arrested near Silverton after firing gun during altercation

Valerie Wells, 62, suspected of felony menacing with a deadly weapon

July 24, 2023

New Mexico

Behind Farmington’s mass shooting

grapples with its violent past – and tragedies of the present

July 5, 2023

Regional News

Polis isn’t going to ban guns. But that might not be the point of dayslong sit-in

of asking for such a radical – if unrealistic – change is to garner attention

June 6, 2023

AP New Mexico

Police find shooter’s arsenal from Farmington rampage that killed 3 and wounded 6

Suspect discharged more than 190 rounds, had more guns and ammo hidden nearby

June 2, 2023

AP New Mexico

Ex-GOP candidate indicted in connection with shootings at lawmakers’ homes

Solomon Peña was defeated in his bid midterm election bid for New Mexico House of Representatives

June 1, 2023

Local News

Texas man sentenced for burglary in La Plata County

Root fired two firearms, damaging floors, ceilings and windows

May 19, 2023

AP New Mexico

Videos show officers rushing gunman in Farmington rampage that killed 3 women

Someone can be heard on doorbell camera saying ‘kill me’

May 18, 2023

Regional News

Colorado gun control bills progress; semi-auto ban unlikely

A marathon hearing drew hundreds of people hoping to speak for and against legislation

April 20, 2023

Regional News

Gov. Jared Polis trims bill making gun industry lawsuits easier

intended to further require gun sellers to block children and criminals from obtaining weapons were stripped from the legislation

April 11, 2023

Regional News

Colorado House Democrats limit debate on gun bills to stop GOP weekend filibuster

Republican oppose move as attempt to silence ‘voice of the minority’

March 28, 2023

New Mexico

Bennie’s Bill has implications for Farmington shootings

juvenile-involved shooting incidents highlight need for improved gun safety

March 23, 2023

Local News

La Plata County man accused of holding neighbor at gunpoint appears in court

Lundquist has yet to be declared mentally competent to stand trial

February 27, 2023

Local News

La Plata County commissioners against proposed state gun restrictions

bill would allow counties to further regulate where firearms may be discharged

February 23, 2023

Regional News

Colorado law makes it very difficult and financially perilous to sue the gun industry

Democrats are poised to roll back the state’s extra protections against lawsuits for gun manufacturers and sellers

February 21, 2023

Regional News

Counties could further regulate where people can shoot guns under Colorado bill

Bill 23-1165 would lift state preemption preventing counties from limiting firearm discharge in unincorporated areas

February 14, 2023

Regional News

Two handguns stolen from truck outside Colorado Capitol

Incoming GOP state representative says both guns were unloaded and secured with trigger locks

January 10, 2023

Local News

Durango man suspected of jail escape, police shooting pleads guilty to gun charge

Buck, 23, faces up to 10 years in prison after signing plea deal

December 12, 2022

Regional News

Colorado attorney general vows to protect abortion access, gun laws

Weiser calls U.S. Supreme Court term ‘adventuresome,’ ‘aggressive’ and ‘destabilizing’

July 11, 2022

Local News

Colorado senators hope passage of gun safety bill spurs further action

Legislation would expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, provide incentives to states that pass red flag laws

June 24, 2022

Local News

19-year-old shooting victim identified; investigation remains active

died Sunday morning northeast of Durango

June 14, 2022

Local News

Texas man arrested on suspicion of burglary, shooting up a house north of Durango

Reverse-911 call issued to Hermosa-area residents

June 13, 2022

Regional News

GOP Senate candidates discuss guns, abortion at conservative conference

O’Dea and Ron Hanks answer nearly the same questions during two separate conversations

June 6, 2022

Local News

Police investigate a shooting death on north Main Avenue in Durango

found dead with gunshot wound at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites

May 9, 2022

Local News

Durango car lot riddled with bullets in apparent late-night drive-by

estimates damage at $35,000 to $45,000

May 4, 2022