Law enforcement

Local News

Cyclist-driver conflicts ramp up with warmer weather

Sheriff’s Office says reports of two-wheelers crowding roads increase

April 5, 2018

Local News

Durango Police Department to add four-legged officer to force

is expected to start work in mid-June

March 25, 2018

Local News

Three injured as cars collide south of Towaoc

are flown to hospital; one is treated at Southwest Memorial

March 20, 2018

Local News

Two Cortez men get into a fight with a cat; one is injured

Midnight the cat is removed from scene of fight

March 12, 2018

Local News

Hickenlooper signs Nowlin’s pet project – a police horse protection bill

law initiated by Montezuma County sheriff

March 12, 2018

Local News

Durango police address transient issues, among others, at town hall

Department releases strategic plan for community safety

March 6, 2018

Local News

Driver unhurt after running off Colorado 145 in merge lane

According to Colorado State Patrol’s preliminary investigation at the scene, the incident occurred about 3:45 p.m. as the black SUV…

March 2, 2018

Local News

Durango school superintendent discourages student walkout over gun violence

Movement on social media calls for nationwide event March 14

February 28, 2018

Local News

Mancos Town Board approves marshal’s vehicle purchases

new vehicles will cost town about $89,000

February 16, 2018

Local News

One suspect dies after shootout with Montezuma deputies

ends with shots fired at Utah border

February 15, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County mounted patrol joins first rescue operation

reported missing is found after brief search

February 11, 2018

Regional News

Mesa County deputy featured in ‘The Grand Tour’ show

Deputy Conner Bell of the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office with reality TV star Jeremy Clarkson during the filming of “The…

January 24, 2018

Local News

9-year-old boy killed in crash involving school bus south of Durango

U.S. Highway 550 closed about 3½ hours Wednesday

January 17, 2018

Local News

Veteran officer Brett Deming named Fort Lewis College police chief

Alumnus will lead campus agency

January 7, 2018

Local News

La Plata County family sues Colorado State Patrol for shooting dog

‘Dozer’ was euthanized three weeks later as a result of injuries

December 14, 2017

Local News

Durango schools look to enhance emergency drills

Snowberger, law enforcement officials seek more frequent cross-training sessions

December 14, 2017

Local News

High speed car chase ends Saturday south of Hesperus

reaches speeds of 95 miles per hour

December 3, 2017

Local News

Homeless residents create council to govern themselves

Campground west of Durango has 19 self-imposed rules

November 25, 2017

Local News

Death of cyclist in Dolores under investigation

man dies after Tuesday crash

November 23, 2017

Local News

Southern Ute police officer cited with careless driving

Drivers identified in crash south of Durango

November 11, 2017

Local News

Southern Ute police deputy involved in injury crash south of Durango

became engulfed in flames; highway closed for about an hour

November 10, 2017

Local News

Emergency personnel respond to crash south of Towaoc

Two-vehicle collision results in possible fatality

November 7, 2017

Local News

Sheriff investigates drugs after inmate hospitalized

and medical incident may not be connected

November 5, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County law enforcement celebrates ‘No Shave November’

Police, sheriff departments raising funds for charities

November 3, 2017