Prisoners and detainees

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

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

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

Local News

Commissioners’ jail tour reveals need for more space, funding

Facility requires an estimated $11 million in improvements, but county has ‘thin checkbook’ to work with

March 19, 2025

Local News

Durango finalizes deal with Archuleta County to house municipal jail inmates

says agreement is an improvement over what La Plata County offered

March 9, 2025

Local News

Durango to manage municipal inmates itself for foreseeable future

to raise 911 service fees after fallout with La Plata County

February 6, 2025

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

Local News

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

‘It's amazing what they can do with just a pen or colored pencils’

March 21, 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

Nation & World

US student freed by North Korea in a coma dies at 22

The 22-year-old “has completed his journey home,” the family said in a statement. “Unfortunately, the awful, torturous mistreatment our son…

June 19, 2017

Nation & World

US: Syria is burning bodies to hide proof of mass killings

This image provided by the State Department and DigitalGlobe, taken April 18, 2017, a satellite image of what the State…

May 15, 2017

Nation & World

Chibok schoolgirls were swapped for 5 Boko Haram commanders

The confirmation of the prisoner swap came a day after the young women were liberated. The official spoke on condition…

May 7, 2017

Nation & World

Palestinian-American IS fighter surrenders to Iraqi Kurds

His driver’s license, posted on social media, had Alexandria, Virginia, as his home address and though U.S. authorities have yet…

March 14, 2016

Nation & World

North Korea puts tearful detained American before cameras

21 year old arrested in late January

February 29, 2016

Local News

Colorado delegation opposes transfer of Gitmo detainees to U.S. soil

Obama’s proposal considers Colorado prison facilities

February 23, 2016

Nation & World

Triumph or travesty, US-Iran ties warming over nuclear deal

The announcements culminated a stunning few days of activity for the Obama administration and particularly Secretary of State John Kerry,…

January 17, 2016

Regional News

Cañon City residents mixed on possible Guantanamo transfer

Colorado State Penitentiary II sits vacant inside a larger correctional complex, outside Cañon City, in southern Colorado. Built in 2010…

October 15, 2015

Regional News

Early-released man fights for freedom

Coloradan starts a family while on outside, then sent back behind bars

August 21, 2014