Why are nonessential businesses still open in Durango? Complaints trickle in about stores operating in violation of statewide order March 31, 2020
In life-or-death situations, first responders can find themselves in the ‘dead zone’ Radio, cellphone reception near impossible in parts of Southwest Colorado February 5, 2020
Durango police log more than 240 calls over Snowdown weekend event’s raucous behavior puts officers on high alert February 3, 2020
Trial starts for Durango man accused of assaulting deputy, making racist remarks Prosecutors say William Cline, 29, broke into Glacier Club home January 14, 2020
Man flees deputies at La Plata County Courthouse Officers recognize man wanted for violating protection order in domestic violence case December 20, 2019
Amid national violence, La Plata County looks to increase security Officials call for four new security guards to patrol offices, meetings November 11, 2019
6th Judicial District Man stands trial for alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl Incident occurred last year in Bayfield, authorities say October 26, 2019
La Plata County Sheriff Body found northwest of Durango was stillborn infant Investigators are trying to identify parents October 22, 2019
Inmate escapes La Plata County Jail; fugitive and 2 family members arrested Durango man nabbed in Bloomfield after allegedly hopping fence October 4, 2019
Longstanding homeless camp shut down, but trash abounds Sheriff: ‘This won’t ever be the place to camp again’ September 28, 2019
Education La Plata County tests camera-equipped radar trailers could help develop ‘naughty list,’ send drivers warning September 27, 2019
Durango Police Department Man and woman arrested on suspicion of home, vehicle thefts Police: Man attempted to use a stolen credit card to buy tires September 9, 2019
Health La Plata County Sheriff’s lieutenant shoots himself in leg Officer was airlifted to Denver hospital after training accident August 30, 2019
K-9 Jimmy retires from La Plata Sheriff’s Office after 35 (dog) years shepherd helped launch sheriff’s K-9 division August 29, 2019
Cortez Aztec man rams deputy’s vehicle after high-speed chase Suspect arrested for assault on an officer August 12, 2019
Crime Man dies in shooting south of Durango, near state line Authorities say person of interested detained July 31, 2019
Investigation Victim, person of interest ID’d in shooting at New Mexico line du1-i-syn Authorities said they are waiting for the victim’s condition to improve to continue their investigation. Jacob Manning, 38, was… July 31, 2019
Durango City Council La Plata County officials pitch new location for possible homeless camp Property near Purple Cliffs could serve as shelter site July 16, 2019
Archuleta County Bayfield man found dead 9 days after fiancée went missing in river died June 15 in south fork of Rio Grande June 27, 2019
Business Flyovers offer bird’s-eye view for Assessor’s Office, emergency personnel photography transforms the way the county can look at properties June 8, 2019
Local News Cortez man arrested in connection with Ignacio death 50-year-old suspected of first-degree murder May 20, 2019
Local News Durango youth detention center remains closed, with uncertain future Sheriff’s Office foots bill to ‘babysit’ juvenile offenders May 17, 2019
Local News Police identify Ignacio man found dead Monday Authorities look for car in connection with investigation May 15, 2019
Local News Death of man found off Smelter Mountain ruled accidental Report: David Mondragon, 31, died of injuries suffered in car crash May 15, 2019
