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Durango considers deal with Archuleta County to house municipal inmates

Proposed agreement will be discussed Tuesday at City Council meeting

March 1, 2025

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Immigration authorities ask La Plata County Jail to notify of inmates’ release

Compliance with request to hold detainees for extra time would violate state law, sheriff says

February 22, 2025

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Durango to charge La Plata County more for 911 dispatch, as conflict escalates

wants to offset municipal code enforcement costs

February 14, 2025

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Durango to drop jail lawsuits against sheriff, La Plata commissioners

officials denounce legal actions, say they have damaged relations

February 6, 2025

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Immigration enforcement is outside purview of Durango, La Plata County law enforcement

Cooperation is not synonymous with helping federal authorities, police chief says

January 27, 2025

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Court sides with sheriff in first hearing over La Plata County Jail dispute

Durango lost a judicial bid to temporarily restore ability to house municipal inmates at jail

January 23, 2025

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Durango names La Plata County commissioners in second jail lawsuit

says decision to terminate contract is ‘arbitrary and unreasonable’

January 23, 2025

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Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander

Aber, a 19-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, left quietly in July

January 22, 2025

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Durango brings jail dispute with sheriff to court

Sheriff’s Office responds, files objections

January 17, 2025

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Two inmates survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Deputies suspect women consumed fentanyl while behind bars

January 16, 2025

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Durango to La Plata County: Extend jail agreement or let courts decide

dispute escalates, city considers charging county 911 service fees

January 9, 2025

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‘It’s a stressful time … because we’re away from our families’ say Durango inmates on Christmas

Trustees at La Plata County Jail cook a special holiday meal

December 25, 2024

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La Plata County terminates jail use agreement with Durango

has 30 days before detention center stops accepting municipal offenders

November 26, 2024

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La Plata County considers scrapping 30-year jail agreement with Durango

attorney says move would be a ‘disservice’ to community

November 23, 2024

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Injured Farmington officer, La Plata County agree to dismiss lawsuit

Barreto initially sought $3.5 million after he was allegedly shot by jail escapee

October 8, 2024

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Durango man sentenced for assault, escape from La Plata County Jail

Buck’s prison terms to be served concurrently with federal case

September 30, 2024

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