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La Plata County Sheriff

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

1 precautions effective Thursday morning

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers

Durango’s chief of police calls for greater legal tools to address fentanyl

Durango’s chief of police calls for greater legal tools to address fentanyl

Colorado legislation would increase penalties, but some say that won’t prevent overdose deaths

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

‘It's amazing what they can do with just a pen or colored pencils’

Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays

Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays

and city face challenges from inflation and labor and supply chain disruptions

What is La Plata County Jail doing to prevent more escapes?

What is La Plata County Jail doing to prevent more escapes?

Sheriff’s Office says tougher protocols, a new fence and an updated surveillance system will help

January 24, 2022

Rep. Lauren Boebert pays tribute to former Sheriff Duke Schirard

Rep. Lauren Boebert pays tribute to former Sheriff Duke Schirard

Congresswoman gives flag and copy of speech to his ex-wife

January 21, 2022

Durango fugitive suspected of shooting Farmington officer is arrested in Phoenix

Durango fugitive suspected of shooting Farmington officer is arrested in Phoenix

Buck spent 19 days on the run after escaping from the La Plata County Jail

January 14, 2022

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

time frame given for when it will be installed

January 14, 2022

A good time to be a cop? Trainer says positive reforms are underway

A good time to be a cop? Trainer says positive reforms are underway

10 cadets graduate from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy

December 31, 2021

Longest-serving La Plata County sheriff dies at 80

Longest-serving La Plata County sheriff dies at 80

Friends and family remember law enforcement career of Sydney ‘Duke’ Schirard

December 21, 2021

La Plata County’s plan for managed homeless camp divides Durango residents

La Plata County’s plan for managed homeless camp divides Durango residents

who live near proposed location oppose the project, but others say it will help tackle homelessness

December 14, 2021

Law enforcement in Durango, La Plata County below recommended staffing levels

Law enforcement in Durango, La Plata County below recommended staffing levels

and Sheriff’s Office weigh in on recruitment issues

November 23, 2021

Dylan’s mother says she never gave up fighting for justice

Dylan’s mother says she never gave up fighting for justice

Family, friends celebrate guilty verdict outside courthouse

Wildlife expert: Fatal animal attack ‘highly unlikely’ in Redwine case

Wildlife expert: Fatal animal attack ‘highly unlikely’ in Redwine case

Biologist describes bear activity in Durango, Vallecito region

Investigators detail finding first remains of Dylan Redwine

Investigators detail finding first remains of Dylan Redwine

Discovery of clothing, bones and personal effects buoyed investigation

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office warns of computer hacking scam

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office warns of computer hacking scam

So-called CenturyLink technician asks homeowners to download software

Area law enforcement officials talk funding, police reform with Boebert

Area law enforcement officials talk funding, police reform with Boebert

Brammer: Efforts to defund police may be counterproductive to achieving end goals

Vacant juvenile detention center in Durango to become a community corrections center

Vacant juvenile detention center in Durango to become a community corrections center

Plata County commissioners decide to relocate halfway house

Durango man’s death thought to be accidental, but cause remains unknown

Durango man’s death thought to be accidental, but cause remains unknown

Autopsy comes up empty, coroner says

La Plata County man missing for two months found deceased

La Plata County man missing for two months found deceased

Starling was reported missing Feb. 9

Authorities seek help finding La Plata County man missing for two months

Authorities seek help finding La Plata County man missing for two months

Starling walked out of his home Feb. 6 and hasn’t been seen since, Sheriff’s Office says

Man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, child abuse, menacing

Man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, child abuse, menacing

Sheriff’s Office says Joseph John kept woman from leaving room

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office purchases massage chairs for $20,000

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office purchases massage chairs for $20,000

Program targets law enforcement’s mental and physical health