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Residents rally in support of grocery store’s free-choice mask policy

Farmers Fresh has been threatened with legal action

August 27, 2020

New Mexico

Former Farmington officer charged after altercation with student

11-year-old girl wrestled to ground, accused of resisting arrest

August 26, 2020

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Farmers Fresh Market in Ignacio thumbs nose at mask order

Grocery store faces legal action from La Plata County agencies

August 20, 2020

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Durango man drives Jeep into home near Purgatory Resort

Accident under investigation

August 15, 2020

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Durango police officers quit over accountability law

legislation increases liability for on-duty missteps

July 24, 2020

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Are we receptive to police reforms in Southwest Colorado?

Protesters, law enforcement and government leaders agree changes must occur

June 19, 2020

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Armed man arrested after 50-mile chase north of Durango

Pursuit began in Silverton, ended near Hermosa

June 15, 2020

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Bayfield mourns passing of Jim Harrington, former town marshal

‘Icon’ in law enforcement left ‘big shoes to fill’

June 14, 2020

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Cortez man sentenced for looting on Canyons of Ancients National Monument

Winbourn excavated ceremonial site and removed artifacts

June 10, 2020

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Democrats introduce police-reform bill

Mandated body cameras, ban on chokeholds included in measure

June 8, 2020

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Colorado police accountability bill earns initial approval

Legislation gathers bipartisan support

June 8, 2020

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Police and prosecutors: Aspects of Dems’ police accountability bill are problematic

Measure takes some steps forward, but others put officers and the public at risk

June 6, 2020

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Hundreds join vigil for victims of police brutality in downtown Durango

Protesters gather in Buckley Park on Breonna Taylor’s birthday, call for reform

June 5, 2020

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Bipartisan response to protests forming in Washington

Lawmakers consider hearings, legislation to address protests over police brutality

June 5, 2020

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Colorado Dems unveil police accountability bill

Colorado Dems unveil police bill in response to George Floyd deathLegislation comes in response to death at the hands of…

June 3, 2020

New Mexico

Hundreds in Farmington and Durango protest for end to police violence

‘This is life or death for me’

June 3, 2020

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Hundreds gather in Durango to protest police violence

‘We’re done with it’

May 30, 2020

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Durango vigil, march planned in response to George Floyd’s death

chief emphasizes life-first training

May 29, 2020

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Police arrest man after hourslong standoff in Durango

team enters motel room using chemical agent

May 5, 2020

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Pedestrian killed early Tuesday in Cortez

Investigation of hit-and-run continues

April 14, 2020

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Mexican immigrant places hope in private bill after years in sanctuary

Sabido passes days doing yoga, beading and support work at Mancos United Methodist Church

February 22, 2020

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Former La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy sentenced for careless driving causing death

fell asleep on U.S. Highway 550, killing local musician

January 22, 2020

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Safe Sister takes on women’s self-defense in La Plata County

Program teaches legal, practical strategies for personal protection

January 21, 2020

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Montezuma County passes $51.4 million budget for 2020

roads, solar power and more law enforcement boost expenditures

January 1, 2020