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Legislative Roundup: Bill requiring citizenship for cops dies

Possible solution to teacher shortage in rural districts passes committee

March 15, 2017

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A voice for children caught in the legal system

Volunteers advocate for youth who have been removed from their homes

March 15, 2017

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Bill encourages mental health support for law officers

Programs for law officers would offer trauma counseling

March 14, 2017

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Statewide St. Patrick’s DUI blitz in effect March 10-20

The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies will conduct “The Heat Is On” DUI…

March 9, 2017

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Montezuma County dog shot after killing neighbor’s goats

du1-i-syn The dogs owner, Cody Lopez, has agreed to pay for his dog’s attacks, about $880 total. Thomas Comisky, who…

February 27, 2017

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Statewide Super Bowl DUI blitz to begin Friday

The Colorado Department of Transportation, in coordination with Colorado State Patrol and statewide law agencies, will conduct a “Heat Is…

February 2, 2017

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Kiwanis Club will meet Jan. 19

du1-i-syn The guest speaker will be La Plata County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Engle of the Southwest Drug Task Force. The…

January 18, 2017

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office joins blotter lineup

du1-i-syn The Sheriff’s Office plans to provide the incident log Tuesday through Friday until another employee can be trained to…

January 17, 2017

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DUI enforcement period begins Friday

than 26,000 arrested annually for drunken driving

December 29, 2016

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Police: Man held at gunpoint after threatening officers with knife

Durango resident arrested in early-morning incident

December 22, 2016

Regional News

Albuquerque police shooting case to get review

Incoming prosecutor to seek inependent probe

December 20, 2016

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Increase in parking fines will help pay for transit

higher fines Jan. 15

December 18, 2016

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Women in blue

officers a good fit for police forces

December 18, 2016

Regional News

Board calls for investigation of Albuquerque police videos

Board members voted Wednesday to make two formal requests for investigations, The Albuquerque Journal reported. The board will ask either…

December 1, 2016

Local News

Advocacy groups hear from police about domestic violence

Officers train extensively to handle delicate situations

December 1, 2016

Regional News

Murder charge dismissed against 1 of 2 Albuquerque police officers

A special prosecutor dismissed a second-degree murder charge against a former Albuquerque Police officer, Dominique Perez, on Monday. Perez is…

November 28, 2016

Regional News

Review to examine claim Albuquerque police tampered with videos

City Attorney Jessica Hernandez told the Santa Fe New Mexican that the investigation would focus on whether “original video evidence”…

November 24, 2016

Regional News

Denver sheriff illegally excluded non-citizens in hiring

U.S. Justice Department probe discovers violation

November 22, 2016

Local News

Durango police request body cameras for 2017

could help transparency, reduce complaints and aid prosecution

November 22, 2016

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Joining law enforcement a tough decision for women

2-day conference offers support, education to female officers

November 9, 2016

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Deaths jolt Montezuma schools

Parents and students grieve, plan response

November 7, 2016

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Body found at Durango Dog Park

not believed to be suspicious

November 5, 2016

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State Patrol plans Halloween DUI enforcement

Bus will run Saturday-Monday

October 28, 2016

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Interim police chief to take stock of department

Johnson says he’ll take a wait-and-see approach

October 24, 2016