Sexual assault

Local News

Colorado bill addressing jail sexual abuse is paused in the Senate

Officials cite concerns over language and conflicts with existing laws, guidelines

April 14, 2026

Local News

House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill

Legislation created, in part, in response to La Plata County Jail commander case

April 2, 2026

New Mexico

Farmington woman pleads guilty to child sex crimes

Crystal Lopez, 37, ordered to serve five years in prison

March 26, 2026

Local News

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

New Mexico

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

Local News

Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement

Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April

January 29, 2026

New Mexico

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

Local News

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

Local News

Man arrested on suspicion of groping teen at Durango library

R. Thompson, 56, is a registered sex offender

June 5, 2025

Local News

Arizona man sentenced for child sex assault in Silverton

Saunders allowed to post bail during appeal, upsetting prosecutors and victim

May 23, 2025

Regional News

Colorado ski coach charged with sexual assault of a minor

Frisco man was arrested in Taos, New Mexico

April 2, 2025

Local News

Elizabeth Smart shares her ‘Journey of Abduction to Empowerment’

Community Foundation of Southwest Colorado hosts child safety and survivor advocate panel

October 10, 2024

Local News

Durango man who sexually assaulted two children receives jail term

Judge, prosecutor say Cody Coley received light sentence because of children’s forgiveness

July 2, 2024

New Mexico

Navajo Nation president denies alleged sexual misconduct

Nation President Buu Nygren addressed the allegations that Vice President Richelle Montoya said he sexually harassed her last year

May 30, 2024

Local News

Man receives 12 years to life in prison for sexual assault on child

says conviction made possible by victim’s courage to testify

March 28, 2024

Local News

Hesperus man arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Richardson accused of inappropriate contact involving two children

February 2, 2024

Regional News

Should churches and others be held accountable for past sex abuse? Colorado voters may decide

Child sexual abuse survivor Randy Kady of Loveland speaks during a press conference at the Colorado State Capitol in support…

February 1, 2024

Local News

Man cited in Ouray newspaper theft explains motivation

National attention was ‘opposite of my intention,’ Paul Choate said; publishers push back

January 23, 2024

Courts and Crime

Ute Mountain Ute and former Cortez school leader faces 12 sex charges in indictment

Lyndreth Hemp Wall faces at least eight counts of alleged sexual abuse

January 14, 2024

Local News

Durango man arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Terrell Coley, 42, being held on $100,000 bail

January 5, 2024

Local News

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman at Durango hotel, posting videos on Snapchat

Suspect’s girlfriend watched video clips the night of the alleged rape

December 22, 2023

Local News

Jury convicts Durango man of sexual assault on child

Brandon Durrschmidt, 40, could spend the rest of his life in prison

December 14, 2023

Local News

Third jury trial begins for Durango man suspected of child sex assault

recent trial ended in hung jury after jurors were unable to reach unanimous decision

December 11, 2023

Local News

Texas man suspected of sexually assaulting two women in La Plata County

Harbin Hunt, 51, faces 8-16 years in prison if found guilty of rape

November 21, 2023