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Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander

Aber, a 19-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, left quietly in July

January 22, 2025

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Uncontested La Plata County candidates cruise to victory

incumbents will serve another four years in public office

November 9, 2022

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Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures

July 1, 2022

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Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities

June 15, 2022

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La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

1 precautions effective Thursday morning

May 19, 2022

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La Plata County sheriff recommended for Colorado U.S. marshal position

Smith says he feels ‘called to serve’

February 5, 2021

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After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

and rescue director helped countless people through emergencies

November 16, 2020

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Democrats rally the vote at Buckley Park

Party’s ‘Soul of the Nation’ bus tour kicks off in Durango

October 22, 2020

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La Plata County Search and Rescue settles into permanent home

Headquarters will make missions more efficient, president says

August 28, 2020

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Former Bayfield town marshal dies after being struck by tree branch

Harrington was at gathering where friends were renewing vows

June 8, 2020

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office looks for illegal homeless camps

opening of official campsite, people told to move to Purple Cliffs

June 1, 2020

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Domestic violence, burglaries increase during coronavirus lockdown

say tensions are heightened during pandemic

April 13, 2020

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Domestic violence, burglaries increase during coronavirus lockdown

say tensions are heightened during pandemic

April 13, 2020

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Why are nonessential businesses still open in Durango?

Complaints trickle in about stores operating in violation of statewide order

March 31, 2020

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Citing health order, San Juan County sheriff says he can close backcountry

Agencies agree Sheriff Bruce Conrad has authority to shut down areas

March 25, 2020

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50 volunteers spend Sunday cleaning homeless camps

service, port-a-potties at Purple Cliffs camp aimed at preventing similar refuse problems

October 13, 2019

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Who pays for search and rescue missions?

Victims are rarely charged, but sometimes subjects cut a check

October 11, 2019

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La Plata County sheriff appointed to state fire board

Smith wants to focus on funding issues around wildfire management

October 10, 2019

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La Plata County approves $4.3 million remodel of armory building

Project will house Sheriff’s Office, Search and Rescue

May 28, 2019

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Colorado AG shows support for vulnerable in Durango

with mental illnesses, drug addictions and illegal immigration statuses acknowledged by government officials

May 11, 2019

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Sheriff’s lieutenant resigns after stealing food from crime scene

Law-enforcement officer caught on camera taking granola bars during drug bust

November 27, 2018

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Juvenile detention center remains shuttered in Durango, with no new contractor

Sheriff’s Office transporting ‘handful’ of offenders to Grand Junction or Pueblo

October 12, 2018