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Albuquerque man dies in officer-involved shooting east of Shiprock

Albuquerque man dies in officer-involved shooting east of Shiprock

Thomas suspected of brandishing firearm, leading law enforcement on chase

Missing girl from Arizona found safe in Durango

Missing girl from Arizona found safe in Durango

went missing June 11

Two found dead on U.S. Highway 160 on Mancos Hill

Two found dead on U.S. Highway 160 on Mancos Hill

Married couple from Roswell, New Mexico

State Patrol’s top cop in Southwest Colorado to retire

State Patrol’s top cop in Southwest Colorado to retire

Highway safety is improving, but distracted driving threatens it, says Capt. Adrian Driscoll

How did the global pandemic impact drug trafficking in Southwest Colorado?

How did the global pandemic impact drug trafficking in Southwest Colorado?

are back to normal, but users have less reliance on any single narcotic

Man arrested in connection with using rocks to assault police, motel clerk

Man arrested in connection with using rocks to assault police, motel clerk

39-year-old suspect faces charges later this week

Farmington police release more details about officer-involved shooting

Farmington police release more details about officer-involved shooting

Suspect taken to Albuquerque hospital for treatment

Colorado law enforcement may be required to undergo more training after arrest of woman with dementia goes viral

Colorado law enforcement may be required to undergo more training after arrest of woman with dementia goes viral

would boost training for police, sheriff’s deputies on interacting with people with disabilities

Durango doubles-down on opposition to jail reform bill

Durango doubles-down on opposition to jail reform bill

Councilors split, with no further discussion planned

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

Vigil held in Buckley Park to remember Daunte Wright

Vigil held in Buckley Park to remember Daunte Wright

Organizer credits BLM movement for increasing accountability of police officers

Durango City Council, police chief oppose jail reform bill

Durango City Council, police chief oppose jail reform bill

Legislation would further limit when a person can be arrested

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

Police on skis help keep the peace, but they’re more likely to lend a friendly mitten

Police on skis help keep the peace, but they’re more likely to lend a friendly mitten

don’t do much police work, but promote safety, security on slopes

Durango police see uptick in graffiti citywide

Durango police see uptick in graffiti citywide

Officers looking at new strategies to combat problem

Durango police launch new effort to address officers’ mental health

Durango police launch new effort to address officers’ mental health

Resiliency program is dual purpose: improve wellness, build community trust

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

After 26 years, Cmdr. Rita Warfield hangs up her badge

After 26 years, Cmdr. Rita Warfield hangs up her badge

Longtime officer advanced training about domestic violence, sexual assault

Durango police launch new approach to crisis response

Durango police launch new approach to crisis response

worker, officer team up to handle behavioral health calls

Scam targets over 1 million, including La Plata County’s sheriff and top prosecutor

Scam targets over 1 million, including La Plata County’s sheriff and top prosecutor

cases spike 400% during past year, according to Sheriff’s Office

Cortez to consider purchase of new body cameras, Tasers for police

Cortez to consider purchase of new body cameras, Tasers for police

law requires all officers to have body cameras by July 2023

Colorado State Patrol seeks reckless speeder who eluded police north of Durango

Colorado State Patrol seeks reckless speeder who eluded police north of Durango

Durangoan describes almost being hit on U.S. Highway 550

Group signals more protests in Durango over health orders

Group signals more protests in Durango over health orders

Attorney seeks clarification from city about rules of engagement

February 24, 2021

Durango tackles black market marijuana with state grant

Durango tackles black market marijuana with state grant

Cannabis taxes support local enforcement

February 17, 2021