Law enforcement

Local News

City of Durango code enforcement buried in snow complaints

450 grievances filed this month, mostly about sidewalks and marooned cars

January 26, 2019

Local News

Missing hiker found in Canyons of the Ancients

Arizona man became lost in Sand Canyon snowstorm

January 21, 2019

Local News

Homelessness report casts critical light on Durango

and NLCHP propose focus on solutions for homelessness, not enforcement

December 16, 2018

Local News

911 surcharge increases in Montezuma County

Additional funding is needed for dispatch upgrades

November 28, 2018

Local News

Search for Mancos town marshal open through Dec. 15

Spruell buys motorsports company

November 27, 2018

Local News

Sheriff’s lieutenant resigns after stealing food from crime scene

Law-enforcement officer caught on camera taking granola bars during drug bust

November 27, 2018

Local News

High-speed car chase ends in New Mexico

Colorado State Patrol spotted vehicle traveling 116 mph

November 23, 2018

Local News

The One Hundred Club honors first responders

Banquet recognizes service in a year touched by wildfire

November 16, 2018

Local News

Mancos town marshal resigns, purchases Mesa Verde Motorsports

Spruell trades in 20-year law career to become business owner

November 15, 2018

Regional News

N.M. company launches new recruiting tools for law enforcement

The Albuquerque Journal reports Boomtime went live with two new interactive websites and apps last month to boost New Mexico…

September 23, 2018

Local News

Carjacking suspect identified

faces charges in Sandoval County

August 29, 2018

Local News

What’s next for youth detention center in Durango?

enforcement officials caught off guard by abrupt closure

August 25, 2018

Local News

Durango police officers to wear body cameras in 2019

Department will hold town hall before drafting policies around new technology

August 17, 2018

Local News

Deputy’s horse injures child at Escalante Days

Sheriff plans review, will limit animal’s presence in park

August 16, 2018

Local News

Photo: Shaking hands (and paws) with law enforcement

Sage Robbins, 11, pets Jimmy, a La Plata County Sheriffâ€™s Office canine. Jimmy, handled by Deputy Matt Webb, met with…

August 7, 2018

Local News

Rural seat belt crackdown starts

A seven-day statewide crackdown on people who are not using their seat belts will begin Monday. The “Click It or…

July 15, 2018

Local News

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

Stenzel faces 18 counts of cruelty

July 12, 2018

Local News

Ignacio shooting suspect in custody

said she heard 5 gunshots

June 6, 2018

Local News

Cortez Police Department marks 20th anniversary of Dale Claxton’s death

Claxton hailed as hero during wreath-laying ceremony

May 29, 2018

Local News

Bayfield Marshal’s Office named Colorado Law Enforcement Agency of Excellence

Attorney general presents annual award to local department

May 24, 2018

Local News

Montezuma sheriff seizes 18 ‘emaciated’ horses north of Cortez

rule poor health, nutrition

April 25, 2018

Local News

Distractions are leading cause of fatal crashes in Southwest Colorado

‘We see people getting ready for work in the morning’

April 10, 2018

Local News

Durango police engage residents to build trust

Officers reach out to forge relationships across the community

April 6, 2018

Local News

Community explores safety at Durango High School

Additional security officers, closed campus discussed

April 5, 2018