Community Farmington police release video of alleged vehicular assault on officer Woman, 18, faces five felony charges after vehicle pins officer to car February 8, 2023
Regional News Bill to discourage Colorado police from lying to minors advances in House committee Lawmakers worry juveniles respond differently to law enforcement than adults February 2, 2023
Local News Crime in Durango drops in 2022 while overall calls to police increase Serious offenses trend upward in Colorado and nationally, but complete statistics for last year have yet to be released January 30, 2023
Local News Durango DUI arrests increased 14% in 2022 enforcement typically sees an increase in cases around the holidays January 5, 2023
Local News Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos December 10, 2022
Local News Homeless camp sweeps draw criticism in Durango; code enforcement explains procedure Potentially abandoned property is tagged and given 24 hours to be removed December 9, 2022
Local News Female officer makes a difference on streets of Durango Savannah Horne is one of three women on police force, and loves her job December 5, 2022
Local News City places boulders along Roosa Avenue to deter overnight, extended parking Defiant Durango man happy to let city spend money disposing RV December 3, 2022
Local News Drone helps find suspect hiding under cloak of darkness north of Durango man accused of stealing pickup, leading police on chase December 1, 2022
Local News Beware the unsolicited check that arrived in Durango mailbox – it is a scam ‘car wrap’ swindle comes via express mail, a scheme that has been around for years November 30, 2022
Local News Durango police are looking for a few good women Department wants at least 30% of its officers to be female by 2030 November 15, 2022
Local News So far, minimal impact from Purple Cliffs closure enforcement credits partnerships with community organizations that help the homeless October 7, 2022
Local News Team to row 3,000 miles to raise awareness about mental health for first responders Farmington-based Guardian Initiatives jumps aboard Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge August 30, 2022
Local News Durango woman suspected of stealing $2,400 worth of eyeglasses say April Wallace has history of property crimes August 19, 2022
Local News Durango groups pitch ‘angel shots’ as a way to prevent sexual assault Program seeks to collaborate with bars on code word to recognize trouble August 9, 2022
Local News Durango man suspected of attempted murder in road-rage incident Kruse allegedly hit pedestrian with car after altercation July 29, 2022
Local News Durango police officer retires after 28 years Wysocki investigated serious car crashes, was passionate about traffic safety July 17, 2022
Local News Bennet bill seeks to strengthen community policing while supporting those in crisis Legislation would dedicate funding for police to work with outreach teams July 13, 2022
Regional News Denver appeals court upholds right to record police A YouTube blogger said a Lakewood officer blocked him from recording a 2019 traffic stop July 11, 2022
Local News Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks July 2, 2022
Local News La Plata County 911 dispatch center in need of more employees dispatchers, one supervisor monitor emergency calls on most days June 3, 2022
Local News Driver in Main Avenue crash dies from injuries; co-workers mourn loss Garcia worked as a kitchen manager at Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango May 25, 2022
Local News Mental health self-care for officers stressed at academy graduation Thirteen cadets graduated from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy on Saturday May 21, 2022
Local News Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year May 17, 2022