Local News Florida Road roundabout art sculpture damaged again in Durango 90-year-old driver lost control of vehicle, took out one of two remaining cyclist sculptures May 9, 2026
Local News DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law April 6, 2026
Durango Fire Protection District Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say March 26, 2026
Driver smashes through Florida Road roundabout, damaging cyclist sculptures injuries reported; police suspect impairment March 9, 2026
Durango police say ‘spoofing incident’ prompted tactical response Officers entered Forest Avenue home; no arrests reported February 27, 2026
Durango police chief, Flock critic testify on opposite sides of Colorado Senate bill Measure would require warrants for database searches after 72 hours of incident February 26, 2026
Durango, La Plata County law enforcement agencies now performing animal protection duties former humane society employees have been hired February 23, 2026
Police surround, enter Durango home; reason for operation undisclosed enforcement says there is no known threat to broader community February 22, 2026
Head-on crash snarls traffic on north Main Avenue in Durango of the vehicles had heavy front-end damage February 12, 2026
Compañeros director says noise citation was attempt to suppress speech Durango to revisit noise statute after ticket dismissed in court February 8, 2026
Underground parking nixed from plans for Durango’s new police station of existing city hall and DPD headquarters are ‘feasible’ alternatives February 5, 2026
La Plata County sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges for killing suspect, DA rules enforcement ‘had an objectively reasonable belief that a lesser degree of force was inadequate,’ district attorney says February 4, 2026
Package pirates pilfer parcel from Durango porch Alleged thieves videoed following delivery driver, later caught outside pawnshop January 9, 2026
Durango Police Department issues guidelines on how to safely protest enforcement urges demonstrators be peaceful during turbulent times January 8, 2026
Durango residents call for Flock Safety cameras to be taken down department shared data with 60 agencies that cooperate with ICE December 8, 2025
‘Serve and protect’: Durango residents turn on police over supposed complicity with ICE chief says protest became a riot with agitators on both sides October 31, 2025
Hatchet-wielding man suspected of threatening woman, smashing Durango motel room Suspect arrested after hourslong standoff with police October 26, 2025
Humane Society on board with Durango’s plan to take on animal protection services and nonprofit remain good partners, LPCHS executive director says October 23, 2025
Police: Two women shot earlier this week have died; suspect remains on life-support Victim’s estranged husband suspected in double-homicide October 9, 2025
Victims of Apache Mobile Home Park shooting identified adults remain in critical condition at Mercy Hospital October 8, 2025
Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say officials urge caution, but say don’t be scared to administer aid to overdose victims September 16, 2025
Durango police chief reviews enforcement philosophy, five years of ticketing 15,000 citations and double the warnings issued since 2020 September 8, 2025