Prison

Regional News

Jared Polis says Colorado needs a new prison ASAP. How did we get here?

A parole backlog and new laws lengthening sentences are leading to a surge in prison population

April 16, 2026

Regional News

Tina Peters found not guilty of assaulting inmate in January scuffle

footage shows former county clerk grabbing toward another inmate's neck

March 18, 2026

Regional News

Colorado bill would make sure people leaving prison would get $100, ID documents

Reentry resources meant to ensure successful return to society

March 5, 2026

Southwest Life

Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care

A sign points in the direction of the Arizona State Prison in Florence, Ariz., March 19, 2025. (Darryl Webb/Associated Press)cca…

February 20, 2026

Local News

Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to prevent sexual abuse in jails

legislation comes amid former La Plata County jail commander’s invasion of privacy case

February 10, 2026

Food

Inside a California prison’s restaurant, where workers get a second chance

Inmate Aaron Arroyo pushes a plate to another worker in the kitchen at the Delancey Street restaurant at California State…

January 6, 2026

Regional News

Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer

had called for convicted elections clerk to be moved to federal facility

November 11, 2025

Regional News

Colorado clemencies include a public defender and many community volunteers

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes a point during a news conference after unveiling his balanced state budget proposal for fiscal…

December 21, 2024

Regional News

Colorado could become a national model for housing transgender women in prison

The guard tower stands near the Colorado Department of Corrections Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020,…

April 9, 2024

Regional News

Colorado could pay $3,000 to thousands of people leaving prison – if they stick to the program

Demetrius Somerville was a recent recipient of a privately funded grant of $3,000 for people leaving incarceration. He spoke at…

January 30, 2024

Regional News

Colorado becomes one of the first to employ an incarcerated professor

David Carrillo, pictured here at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, is the first incarcerated person in Colorado to teach a…

January 5, 2024

Local News

Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

suffered traumatic brain injury, broken jaw

September 28, 2023

Local News

Electric bike loan program in Durango helps parolees stabilize their lives

Manna’s WAGEES sets people up for success post-prison

September 8, 2023

Local News

Durango woman sentenced to nine years in prison in connection with crime spree

Lane stole cars, burglarized homes and ran from police

June 24, 2023

Regional News

Colorado Legislature approves bill to gradually reduce cost of prison phone calls

Supporters say inmates should maintain communication with support systems

May 4, 2023

Local News

Colorado inmate fire crew slashes brush in La Plata County

grant means crew will conduct mitigation along 83 miles of area roads

January 23, 2023

Local News

First female inmate graduates from GED program at La Plata County Jail

Durango Adult Education Center has helped prisoners finish their degrees for past 15 years

September 10, 2022

Local News

Four men sentenced to prison for illegal drug distribution in Southwest Colorado

Punishments ranged from 2½ to 10 years

April 14, 2022

Local News

Man accused of burglary, jail escape and animal abuse sentenced to prison

Barrett-Lesko was refused entry into a community corrections program

March 25, 2022

New Mexico

Woman alleges medical neglect at San Juan County jail

Private company hired by jail has been sued nearly 1,400 times for similar problems

March 21, 2022

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers cut back jail oversight bill after outcry from sheriffs

Measure instead seeks to form a commission to study possible reforms

March 9, 2022

Regional News

Polis backs crime-prevention package amid scrutiny from Republicans, some police groups

safety plan includes more than $113 million in funding

February 10, 2022

Local News

What is La Plata County Jail doing to prevent more escapes?

Sheriff’s Office says tougher protocols, a new fence and an updated surveillance system will help

January 24, 2022

Local News

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

time frame given for when it will be installed

January 14, 2022