Immigration

Compañeros warns of increased immigration enforcement in Durango

Advocacy group urges city leaders to defend civil liberties, support immigrant communities

March 16, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

‘No Secret Police’ group gathers enough signatures to advance anti-mask initiative

Durango City Council could adopt proposal banning masked officers or send measure to voters

March 12, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

‘They didn’t have a clue’: ICE agents struggle to answer questions about warrantless arrests in Colorado

Lawyers for immigrants allege officers are violating a court order limiting how they can arrest people

March 12, 2026 • Taylor Dolven — The Colorado Sun

Durango City Council

Durango City Council members divided on response to ‘no-mask’ initiative

Councilors delay statement after failing to reach consensus

March 5, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Civil rights

Group proposing mask ban for officers in Durango nears Friday petition deadline

No Secret Police citizen’s initiative has collected about 1,600 signatures

March 4, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Associated Press

Minnesotans welcome the immigration surge drawdown but remain vigilant

CORRECTS CREDIT TO STEVE KARNOWSKI – White House border czar Tom Homan holds a news conference at the Bishop Whipple…

February 13, 2026 • By MARK VANCLEAVE and HANNAH FINGERHUT — Associated Press

Headlines

As some Democratic governors lead on ICE pushback, Jared Polis takes a hands-off approach

Polis leader has asked for more federal accountability, but not tight reins

February 12, 2026 • Taylor Dolven — The Colorado Sun

Headlines

Colorado’s Attorney General just launched a new system for reporting misconduct by ICE

Will it actually work?

February 12, 2026 • Molly Cruse — Colorado Public Radio

Food

The detention of New Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms

cca COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. – The shawarma, falafel wraps and baklava at Jersey Kebab are great, but many of its patrons…

February 11, 2026 • By GEOFF MULVIHILL — The Associated Press

Associated Press

Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct

In this screengrab made from body camera footage provided by the Othello, Wash., Police Department, police officers arrest U.S. Immigration…

February 11, 2026 • By RYAN J. FOLEY — Associated Press

Civil rights

La Plata County residents workshop strategies for civil disobedience

Peaceful resistance requires choices, comes with risks

February 8, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Donald Trump

Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics

White House border czar Tom Homan holds a news conference at the Bishop Whipple Federal building Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026…

February 7, 2026 • By REBECCA SANTANA and ELLIOT SPAGAT — The Associated Press

Headlines

ICE is violating court order against warrantless arrests in Colorado, lawyers say

Attorneys representing immigrants are asking a federal judge to intervene – again

February 6, 2026 • Taylor Dolven — Colorado Sun

Durango City Council

Durango City Council to consider litigation against ICE, DHS

Councilors to weigh risks, merits in executive session

February 5, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Legislature

Colorado Democrats advance bill to allow individuals to sue ICE agents

Trio of immigration-related bills announced ahead of committee hearing

February 5, 2026 • Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline

Demonstration

Durango High School students trade class for anti-ICE protest

‘Skipping our lessons to teach you one,’ read one sign

January 31, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Demonstration

Video: Durango High School students walkout to protest ICE

150-200 demonstrators made their way from DHS to Buckley Park

January 30, 2026 • Herald Staff Report

Immigration

‘We remember you’: Leger Fernández and New Mexico faith leaders lead vigil against ICE

At least 30 people died in ICE custody last year – more than the past four years combined

January 30, 2026 • Danielle Prokop — Source NM

Headlines

Colorado Democrats in Congress call on Noem to resign after ICE shootings

Rep. DeGette says ICE should be dismantled if agency is not held to ‘strict standards’

January 29, 2026 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

Headlines

ICE agents leave ace of spades ‘death cards’ on detained immigrants’ cars

Card has a history of being used as a tool of intimidation by white supremacist groups

January 26, 2026 • Allison Sherry — Colorado Public Radio

Immigration

‘I’m stuck here’: Dozens of Minneapolis ICE detainees shipped to NM detention facility

Minnesota lawyer says out-of-state transfers are ICE strategy to ‘disappear’ entire communities

January 23, 2026 • By Patrick Lohmann — Source NM

Civil rights

Durango residents say ‘No secret police’

Activists circulating petition to pressure City Council to adopt anti-mask ordinance for law enforcement

January 23, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Demonstration

Protesters urge NM lawmakers for sustained pressure on immigration detention, climate

Advocates will be pushing to ban ICE facilities in the state

January 20, 2026 • By Danielle Prokop — Source NM

Election

Boulder District Attorney visits Durango as ICE tensions escalate

Statewide outreach central to Michael Dougherty’s bid for Colorado’s top prosecutor spot

January 20, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer