Law enforcement

Local News

Man shot at Durango Skate Park dies; suspect identified

Blechinger, 42, arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder

May 6, 2026

Local News

Prank call prompts police response last weekend at Durango motel

reported having hostages, AR-15 and pipe bombs

May 5, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

Effort to restrict license plate cameras fails amid pushback from law enforcement

bipartisan effort ended after its sponsor withdrew

April 30, 2026

Local News

Durango City councilor requests ordinance regulating automated cameras

Council may explore governing other kinds of mass surveillance

April 24, 2026

New Mexico

Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams

Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody

April 7, 2026

Local News

DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers

Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law

April 6, 2026

Local News

Colorado State Patrol urges drivers to slow down during enforcement campaign

speeds can reduce fuel costs, avoid costly tickets

April 2, 2026

Local News

Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say

March 26, 2026

Local News

Meet Bayfield’s police chief finalists

Dugan and Tony Hobbs both bring experience in law enforcement

March 20, 2026

Local News

Police arrest suspect south of Durango Mall after manhunt

Man’s arrest connected to stolen vehicle

March 19, 2026

Local News

Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts

Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses

March 19, 2026

Local News

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

‘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

Regional News

‘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

Local News

911 technology in Durango is going digital

Emergency communications director says AI isn’t replacing dispatchers any time soon

March 12, 2026

Local News

Durango police use Flock camera data to help track Utah murder suspect

Archuleta County authorities notified after vehicle passed through city

March 7, 2026

Local News

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

Councilors delay statement after failing to reach consensus

March 5, 2026

Local News

City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records

Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge

February 27, 2026

Local News

Durango police chief, Flock critic testify on opposite sides of Colorado Senate bill

Measure would require warrants for database searches after 72 hours of incident

February 26, 2026

Local News

Maria’s Bookshop files lawsuit against city of Durango over police warrant

argues compliance, without proper hearing, would have ‘chilling effect’ on free speech

February 24, 2026

Local News

Mammoth amount of police bodycam footage becoming a headache for prosecutors

Mandatory equipment boosts transparency but creates growing workload for prosecutors, public defenders

February 15, 2026

Local News

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

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

February 12, 2026

Regional News

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

it actually work?

February 12, 2026