Man fatally shot in southern La Plata County enforcement in contact with suspected shooter December 20, 2023
La Plata County Sheriff’s deputies take step toward unionization Fraternal Order of Police president calls it a ‘natural progression’ October 27, 2023
Inmate who died at La Plata County Jail had fentanyl in system Despite drugs in blood, coroner rules cause of death is health related October 10, 2023
Man found dead inside SUV at Snowslide Campground in La Plata Canyon Identification of deceased and cause of death pending July 13, 2023
Mystery gas affects 17 campers at Vallecito Creek Campground Medical treatment provided to eight people, none hospitalized June 28, 2023
Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on U.S. Highway 160 west of Durango was closed for more than four hours June 13, 2023
Southwest Colorado Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 Archuleta County sheriff tells cadets to focus on attributes when entering the field May 30, 2023
Police academy in Mancos unveils new virtual reality training simulator Regional law enforcement tests and learns how to use latest technology March 22, 2023
Suspects caught on camera at Tween Lakes home burglary northeast of Durango Investigators seek public’s help in identifying thieves March 21, 2023
Sheriff’s deputies take to the slopes of Purgatory Resort on new ski bikes Ski Deputy Program is back after several years of hiatus January 10, 2023
Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduates 11 cadets on Saturday Professionalism and public perception of law enforcement, continued education were themes at ceremony in Mancos December 10, 2022
FBI fugitive captured during escape attempt in Durango area was in custody two days before making a break for it during hospital visit November 8, 2022
La Plata County Sheriff officer’s pants catch fire, causing severe burns Lithium battery may have been the culprit October 21, 2022
‘Rainbow fentanyl’ makes its way to La Plata County enforcement warns synthetic drug is being marketed to appeal to children October 20, 2022
Are police dogs an effective crime-fighting tool, or have they had their day? K-9 units are expensive, carry liabilities and might be outdone by drones October 15, 2022
Human remains found on Middle Mountain north of Vallecito Colorado Bureau of Investigation says bones are those of an adult September 28, 2022
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has a memory like a steel trap Doughty recalls names, birthdays and even license plate numbers, sometimes for years September 5, 2022
Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire July 8, 2022
Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks July 2, 2022
Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4 prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures July 1, 2022
La Plata County man suspected of shooting, burning dogs told law enforcement he and son argued the previous night June 24, 2022
Texas man arrested on suspicion of burglary, shooting up a house north of Durango Reverse-911 call issued to Hermosa-area residents June 13, 2022
Durango fugitive caught after 8 hours on the lam Lobato, 25, was wanted for a parole violation June 8, 2022
