Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence time frame given for when it will be installed January 14, 2022
A good time to be a cop? Trainer says positive reforms are underway 10 cadets graduate from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy December 31, 2021
Longest-serving La Plata County sheriff dies at 80 Friends and family remember law enforcement career of Sydney ‘Duke’ Schirard December 21, 2021
Dylan’s mother says she never gave up fighting for justice Family, friends celebrate guilty verdict outside courthouse July 17, 2021
Wildlife expert: Fatal animal attack ‘highly unlikely’ in Redwine case Biologist describes bear activity in Durango, Vallecito region June 30, 2021
Investigators detail finding first remains of Dylan Redwine Discovery of clothing, bones and personal effects buoyed investigation June 29, 2021
Durango man’s death thought to be accidental, but cause remains unknown Autopsy comes up empty, coroner says April 12, 2021
La Plata County man missing for two months found deceased Starling was reported missing Feb. 9 April 7, 2021
Authorities seek help finding La Plata County man missing for two months Starling walked out of his home Feb. 6 and hasn’t been seen since, Sheriff’s Office says April 5, 2021
Man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, child abuse, menacing Sheriff’s Office says Joseph John kept woman from leaving room March 31, 2021
Gun theft jumps in Southwest Colorado, prompting calls to lock them up two years, 171 guns reported lost or stolen to DA’s office March 16, 2021
Can former detention center house homeless? County officials note roadblocks staff members, sheriff in favor of Bodo building becoming new community corrections center February 23, 2021
Fraudsters take advantage of unemployment benefits during pandemic season could unearth more fraudulent claims February 16, 2021
Warning shot fired after snow shoveling dispute Saturday evening incident at Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park under investigation February 1, 2021
Durango man who crashed car, fled on foot remains at large Warrant issued for Freedom Anderson’s arrest, police say January 21, 2021
Investigators piecing together timeline of 5-year-old’s drowning Incident at Durango Hot Springs happened after 6 p.m. Sunday January 19, 2021
Wanted Durango man crashes into house, takes off on foot Freedom Anderson, in his 20s, last seen near Eighth Street and East Eighth Avenue January 18, 2021
Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day credible threats, but some buildings will be closed and preparations will be made January 14, 2021
2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures January 12, 2021
La Plata County man sought on suspicion of domestic violence Suspect fled scene in stolen 2006 Toyota Avalon December 27, 2020
Winter storm causes chaotic commute for some drivers of snow and rain lasts until Saturday night December 11, 2020
After defying public health order, CJ’s Diner decides to stop indoor dining says restaurant still offering takeout, delivery December 7, 2020
Woman arrested after car chase ends in Durango Lembach is being held on a $25,000 bond October 15, 2020
La Plata County targets gun range contamination 2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead October 15, 2020
