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Durango schools implement security protocols after report of armed man at Starbucks

Durango schools implement security protocols after report of armed man at Starbucks

take suspect into custody about 2:20 p.m. Thursday

Western Slope judge warns ICE to stop civil immigration actions in courthouses

Western Slope judge warns ICE to stop civil immigration actions in courthouses

Workers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been a steady presence

Durango to manage municipal inmates itself for foreseeable future

Durango to manage municipal inmates itself for foreseeable future

to raise 911 service fees after fallout with La Plata County

February 6, 2025

Immigration enforcement is outside purview of Durango, La Plata County law enforcement

Immigration enforcement is outside purview of Durango, La Plata County law enforcement

Cooperation is not synonymous with helping federal authorities, police chief says

January 27, 2025

Colorado gun stores warn weapons ban would make much of their merchandise illegal

Colorado gun stores warn weapons ban would make much of their merchandise illegal

Bill 3 is aimed at making it harder for people to violate the state’s 15-round magazine limit

January 27, 2025

Do Trump’s immigration directives conflict with Colorado laws?

Do Trump’s immigration directives conflict with Colorado laws?

issue is whether federal executive orders override existing local and state statutes

January 23, 2025

Durango names La Plata County commissioners in second jail lawsuit

Durango names La Plata County commissioners in second jail lawsuit

says decision to terminate contract is ‘arbitrary and unreasonable’

January 23, 2025

Four new Durango police officers take oaths of office

Four new Durango police officers take oaths of office

enforcement tradition honored at swearing-in ceremony

January 11, 2025

La Plata County man arrested in California on suspicion of stabbing father multiple times

La Plata County man arrested in California on suspicion of stabbing father multiple times

Aarvold, 25, suspected of fleeing after attack

January 10, 2025

Durango police clear campers from western city limits

Durango police clear campers from western city limits

‘We don’t know where we’re going,’ said one of a dozen residents told to pack it up

January 5, 2025

Kidnapping suspect shocked with Taser after car chase through La Plata County

Kidnapping suspect shocked with Taser after car chase through La Plata County

Douglas Palmer accused of domestic violence, felony eluding

January 3, 2025

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets

Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 13 cadets

Shannon Jennings joins Cortez Police Department

December 20, 2024

Former Fort Lewis College police officer gets prison for choking girlfriend

Former Fort Lewis College police officer gets prison for choking girlfriend

McCoy’s law enforcement certification revoked by POST board

December 17, 2024

Sheriff’s office violating open records law in Cortez DA’s alleged DUI case, watchdog says

The Durango Herald

Sheriff’s office violating open records law in Cortez DA’s alleged DUI case, watchdog says

Records of warrant, draft documents and videos in crash being withheld

December 16, 2024

River Roost resident in Durango at wit’s end, turns to city for action on homelessness

River Roost resident in Durango at wit’s end, turns to city for action on homelessness

say southern Camino del Rio corridor has been crime hot spot for years

December 13, 2024

Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress

Seven-year-old boy shot and killed in Towaoc; investigation in progress

is unclear whether the suspect has been apprehended by police

December 12, 2024

La Plata County considers scrapping 30-year jail agreement with Durango

La Plata County considers scrapping 30-year jail agreement with Durango

attorney says move would be a ‘disservice’ to community

November 23, 2024

Man arrested north of Durango on suspicion of auto theft, felony eluding

Man arrested north of Durango on suspicion of auto theft, felony eluding

28-year-old suspect was considered high-risk, prompting large police response

October 23, 2024

Man arrested after allegedly punching a La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy in the face

Man arrested after allegedly punching a La Plata County Sheriff’s deputy in the face

Suspect appeared to be heavily intoxicated on the scene

October 17, 2024

Police searching for missing man last seen at Manna soup kitchen

Police searching for missing man last seen at Manna soup kitchen

Belone told family members he planned to travel to Washington or California

October 17, 2024

DA clears Montezuma County deputy, sergeant in fatal July shooting

Courts and Crime

DA clears Montezuma County deputy, sergeant in fatal July shooting

was fatally shot after approaching the officers with a rifle

September 24, 2024

Colorado State Patrol releases video of trooper ambush

Colorado State Patrol releases video of trooper ambush

Corporal was parked when the suspect approached and fired a handgun multiple times

September 17, 2024

‘Never forget:’ 9/11 first responders honored at Durango stair climb

‘Never forget:’ 9/11 first responders honored at Durango stair climb

‘We know that there's that potential to pay the ultimate sacrifice’

September 11, 2024

Durango appoints new 911 dispatch director

Durango appoints new 911 dispatch director

Emergency communications center earns public safety accreditation