Police

Local News

Farmington police address race, diversity and use of force

Department touts accomplishments on law enforcement reform

October 16, 2020

Local News

Ignacio police offer an inside look at de-escalation training

It’s a chose-your-own-adventure simulation with laser guns

October 15, 2020

Local News

Durango Police Department takes action on community outreach

Brammer prioritizes seeking out unheard voices

October 12, 2020

Regional News

Guard in custody after man dies in shooting at protests

The shooting took place shortly before 3:50 p.m. in Civic Center Park after a man participating in what was billed…

October 11, 2020

Local News

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office deputy cleared in shooting of suspect

suspected of break-ins told officers he had a firearm

October 10, 2020

Local News

Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County

law enforcement gives nod to some changes, conflicted about others

September 30, 2020

New Mexico

Officer-involved shooting southwest of Aztec results in death of robbery suspect

Juan County Sheriff’s Office (N.M.) says task force investigating incident

August 31, 2020

Local News

Can Durango make alternative policing a reality?

enforcement explores logistics of working with mental health providers

August 29, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington police: Grace period is over, traffic enforcement steps up

Officers tried to ‘lay low’ during height of coronavirus pandemic

August 26, 2020

Local News

Bayfield is the safest town in La Plata County

‘That tells me that my guys are doing a good job,’ says town marshal

August 4, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington gets first roundabout, and a how-to video

provide instructions for newest traffic feature

July 23, 2020

Local News

Man shot by Southern Ute police has lawsuit dismissed by appeals court

Anthony Martinez said officers failed to identify themselves, used unlawful tactics

July 20, 2020

New Mexico

Detainees start fire, barricade themselves in San Juan County Detention Center

Inmates upset over lack of hot meals, coronavirus tests results

July 13, 2020

Local News

Pagosa Springs man shot by Durango police had criminal history

Snow, who escaped incarceration in 2010, was released early from prison because of COVID-19

July 3, 2020

Local News

House Democrats pass police reform bill; Tipton votes against it

Proposal would ban chokeholds, no-knock warrants and remove qualified immunity

June 25, 2020

Local News

Police detain group in Gallup suspected of Durango crime spree

Thieves targeted 10 victims Tuesday night into Wednesday morning

June 25, 2020

Local News

Man found dead in Animas River identified

Authorities say no foul play suspected

June 24, 2020

Local News

Colorado governor signs sweeping police accountability bill into law

calls it a landmark piece of legislation, moment of reckoning

June 20, 2020

Local News

Are we receptive to police reforms in Southwest Colorado?

Protesters, law enforcement and government leaders agree changes must occur

June 19, 2020

New Mexico

N.M. law enforcement responds to nationwide calls for reform

attorney general moves to ban chokeholds

June 19, 2020

Local News

Colorado’s legislature heats up, with spate of controversial bills

was supposed to be subdued, but things turned wild this week

June 13, 2020

Local News

33-year-old man found dead along banks of Animas River

Coroner says autopsy Tuesday will seek cause of death

June 11, 2020

Local News

Bayfield petition moves to ban Confederate flag from parades

gathers about 3,400 signatures

June 11, 2020

Local News

Authorities unable to locate parents of stillborn baby found in October

Sheriff’s Office says case is inactive at the present time

June 8, 2020