Sexual assault

Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails

La Plata County Jail

Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails

Alleged victim says former La Plata County jail commander ‘fouled his oath and utilized his power to victimize women’

March 12, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Farmington woman accused of having sex with teen

Farmington woman accused of having sex with teen

Emily Lefever, 37, of Farmington, has been charged with having sex with a 15-year-old boy.cca New Mexico’s legal age of…

February 25, 2026 • Debra Mayeux — Tri-City Record

Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

January 29, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico, 9 years after Baylor fired him amid scandal

Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico, 9 years after Baylor fired him amid scandal

Baylor coach Art Briles stands in the tunnel before the team’s game against Texas on Dec. 5, 2015, in Waco,…

November 25, 2025

Montezuma County man accused of sexually assaulting a minor

La Plata County Sheriff's Office

Montezuma County man accused of sexually assaulting a minor

Yearslong investigation by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office led to felony charges

November 13, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer