Investigation

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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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Two dead, one hospitalized in car crash east of Bayfield

5-year-old girl transferred to Mercy Hospital after nearly 30 hours in totaled vehicle

May 2, 2026

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Wanted fugitive captured in western La Plata County

Suspect had been on the run since 2024

April 30, 2026

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Colorado State Patrol seeks help identifying vehicle in Archuleta County hit-and-run

Pedestrian injured near Pagosa Springs; suspect remains at large

March 16, 2026

Local News

Former Fort Lewis College basketball coach denies claims of ‘toxic’ culture

Pietrack acknowledges sending texts using N-word but denies racism, academic misconduct

March 13, 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

Local News

Cause of last summer’s Elkhorn Fire north of Durango remains undetermined

Investigators cite multiple potential ignition sources

January 22, 2026

Local News

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

December 29, 2025

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Man killed in officer-involved shooting north of Durango identified

Deputy’s name not yet released

November 11, 2025

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Durango City Council approves immigration task force

Residents seek ICE/DHS review and parking ticket wavers for protesters

November 6, 2025

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CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground

Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response

October 30, 2025

Local News

Woman billed $9,000 for Forest Lakes fire costs

Investigators know origin of blaze but can’t confirm who sparked it

October 28, 2025

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Claims of slurs, bullying led to Fort Lewis College basketball coach’s resignation

Pietrack quit in 2024 after a letter from his assistant coach triggered an investigation

October 6, 2025

Regional News

Colorado Bureau of Investigation is reviewing Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death

is best known for his works ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ and ‘Hells Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga’

October 1, 2025

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office remains tight-lipped about July assault in Grandview

enforcement says disclosing information could harm investigation

August 12, 2025

Regional News

Colorado’s election equipment password breach explained

we know about the investigations into Secretary of State's office

November 29, 2024

Regional News

Police deny sitting on evidence as Netflix doc brings renewed attention to JonBenet Ramsey’s killing

A police officer sits in her cruiser, Jan. 3, 1997, outside the home in which 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was found…

November 29, 2024

Regional News

Colorado dentist accused of killing wife is charged with trying to kill investigator

Craig is accused of poisoning his 43-year-old wife, recruiting inmate to murder detective

November 29, 2024

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25-year-old Durango woman killed in boating crash on Navajo Lake

was wearing life vest at time of accident

July 7, 2024

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Hesperus man arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Richardson accused of inappropriate contact involving two children

February 2, 2024

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Former director of Southwest Colorado nonprofit suspected of embezzlement

Hein allegedly spent more than $21,000 on personal items

January 24, 2024

Regional News

New homeowners find body parts in a Grand Junction home

County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a severed human head and hands were found at home

January 19, 2024

Local News

Still no charges in shooting death that occurred last month south of Durango

Brown is suspected of stealing Randall Moon’s truck after shooting him

January 5, 2024

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Jury convicts Durango man of sexual assault on child

Brandon Durrschmidt, 40, could spend the rest of his life in prison

December 14, 2023