Police

Local News

Durango police chief to be promoted to assistant city manager

to conduct nationwide search for new police department leader

January 3, 2024

Courts and Crime

Officers won’t face charges after killing suspect in slaying of Cortez police Sgt. Moran

Officers identified; district attorney says they were ‘legally justified’

January 3, 2024

Local News

‘Swat’ call sends Durango High School into ‘secure’ mode

were locked while law enforcement investigated

December 7, 2023

Community

Sgt. Michael Moran remembered as ‘hero, dad, son and friend’ at Cortez service

was shot and killed in the line of duty last Wednesday

December 6, 2023

Local News

Hundreds pay tribute to fallen Cortez police officer

Procession includes more than 400 law enforcement personnel

December 6, 2023

Regional News

The Blotter, Dec. 2-3

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:28 p.m. A man who was allegedly drunk and trying to board a bus near Gate…

December 4, 2023

Courts and Crime

Suspect identified in shooting death of Cortez Police Sgt. Michael Moran

44-year-old man was shot and killed after roadside stop

December 2, 2023

Local News

New details emerge in fatal shooting of Cortez police officer

suspect was briefly detained but has been released

November 30, 2023

Courts and Crime

Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday

Sgt. Moran was a K-9 handler and a Marine

November 29, 2023

Local News

Hundred Club of Durango celebrates 49 years

of 1974 fire victim shows support for community group

November 22, 2023

Local News

Former Durango police officer arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Miller accused of sexually assaulting a child in Larimer County

November 6, 2023

Local News

Drunken driving suspect makes wrong turn onto railroad tracks

Durango police find SUV high-centered on D&SNG right of way

September 26, 2023

Local News

Bayfield Marshal’s Office gets a name change

hopes ‘police department’ helps with recruitment

September 14, 2023

Local News

Accidentally dial 911? Don’t hang up

Dispatch warns that dropped calls can divert crucial resources

August 16, 2023

Local News

National Night Out connects first responders and public

designed to facilitate positive interactions between the groups

August 2, 2023

Local News

A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters

who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience

July 17, 2023

Local News

Durango police say certain crimes are up this spring. Here’s how they are responding

spots, honeypots and hostile infrastructure described in report to City Council

June 11, 2023

New Mexico

Trial date set in Kirtland homicide case

is expected to last one week

May 24, 2023

The Durango Herald

Woman dies in crash north of Aztec

was not wearing a seat belt

May 23, 2023

Four Corners

Farmington police officers’ attorney addresses Second Amendment issues

to defend self, family versus property will be a factor in officers’ defense

May 23, 2023

New Mexico

Homicide rates rise in Farmington, San Juan County

Combined, eight homicides have occurred this year

May 20, 2023

New Mexico

Update: Suspect, three others killed in Farmington shooting; two officers injured

Witnesses say 100 rounds fired within 20 minutes

May 15, 2023

Local News

Suspect arrested after allegedly stealing trolley, taking joy ride that ended near Ignacio

Durango man arrested after vehicle tires damaged by spike strips

May 6, 2023

New Mexico

Body found in Farmington identified; autopsy planned

body was found in the 2200 block of Southside River Road

May 4, 2023