Police search for armed suspect; U.S. Highway 160 reopens west of Durango du1-i-syn U.S. Highway 160 was closed in both directions from about 5:05 to 6:25 p.m. while law enforcement searched north… September 9, 2019
Man who murdered LGBTQ teen in Cortez is released from prison Murphy, now 36, lives in Greeley, state officials say September 5, 2019
Durango man to face judgment for 2018 assault 37-year-old spent months in mental health facility since alleged attack September 4, 2019
Missing Farmington man found dead in Arizona had been missing since early July, police say August 29, 2019
Roofer who scammed dozens sentenced to prison Junction man stole more than $250,000 from unsuspecting customers August 23, 2019
Durango man charged with child sex assault 27-year-old suspect denies inappropriate touching August 22, 2019
Aztec man charged after chase, crash into sheriff’s vehicle Anderson faces up to 12 years in prison August 22, 2019
Alcohol Deferred judgment granted in January collision Councilor asks drunken driver who hit him to turn his life around August 22, 2019
Bayfield man pleads guilty to shooting, killing neighbor’s dog Bailey, a 5-year-old Great Dane, was running loose August 16, 2019
Data-informed policing helps Durango deploy limited resources of officer presence blamed, in part, for increase in crimes August 13, 2019
Cortez Aztec man rams deputy’s vehicle after high-speed chase Suspect arrested for assault on an officer August 12, 2019
La Plata County woman sentenced for animal cruelty Elizabeth Jackson is forbidden from owning animals August 9, 2019
Arizona man ‘deeply, deeply sorry’ after arrest for dragging dog behind truck bull mix was left dead on Main Avenue with injuries to paws and face August 9, 2019
Man arrested for dragging dog behind truck in Durango suspected of intoxication; pit bull died from injuries August 8, 2019
Crime Judge to decide this week whether to delay Mark Redwine trial Defense attorney’s recent arrest complicates case August 5, 2019
Crime Man dies in shooting south of Durango, near state line Authorities say person of interested detained July 31, 2019
Man stabbed in Durango park; suspect remains at large, police say Attacker fled in red, newer-model Jeep Cherokee July 23, 2019
Crime Two arrests made in connection with break-ins at Fort Lewis College and woman accused of stealing, eating food from building July 19, 2019
Man charged with attempted murder denied bond reduction again Anthony Pappas has asked three times for lowering of $100,000 bond July 18, 2019
Cortez Dolores man gets 3 years in prison after charges pile up wraps shoplifting penalty into Finocchiaro’s sentence for weapons cases July 16, 2019
Business Spanish Trails Inn & Suites gets a remodel owner seeks to improve safety and security July 14, 2019
Self-described ‘prowler’ charged in connection with break-ins Nolan told police he broke into ‘several’ residences July 12, 2019