Search called off for parole fugitive who ran from traffic stop in Grandview area was last seen wearing tank top, plaid pajama bottoms June 7, 2022
La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions April 30, 2022
State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines 22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers April 21, 2022
Auto theft suspect captured after four-hour manhunt southeast of Durango Florida Mesa residents were warned to lock doors, shelter in place April 11, 2022
Possible ethics violations stopped sheriff’s deputy ski patrol at Purgatory Resort Plata County canceled program over gift clause in Colorado Amendment 41 April 8, 2022
More than $72,000 worth of items stolen from property in Vallecito area enforcement executed nine search warrants, made five arrests April 6, 2022
La Plata, Montezuma counties receive over $11 million in federal earmarks Funding will go toward housing, transportation, law enforcement and other projects March 19, 2022
Man suffers critical injuries in house fire north of Ignacio Sheriff’s Office says victim had mental health crisis, set structure ablaze March 7, 2022
Durango man suspected of shooting gun, hitting hiker in San Juan National Forest Suspect allegedly fired gun at sign; shrapnel hit bystander in arm February 25, 2022
Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves? Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree February 23, 2022
La Plata County Jail hit by first major COVID-19 outbreak Forty-two suspected positive cases as of Friday January 22, 2022
Rep. Lauren Boebert pays tribute to former Sheriff Duke Schirard Congresswoman gives flag and copy of speech to his ex-wife January 21, 2022
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim of shooting southwest of Durango arrests have been made in death of 54-year-old man January 17, 2022
Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence time frame given for when it will be installed January 14, 2022
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases second photo of jail escapee Buck, 22, fled on foot more than a week ago January 7, 2022
200 children join law enforcement for annual Shop with a Cop event in Durango, Pagosa Springs Program strives to put heart in the uniform while helping families December 29, 2021
Durango man escapes from La Plata County Jail, remains on the loose Buck, 22, was being held on suspicion of auto theft December 28, 2021
What impact could a Supreme Court ruling have on Colorado gun laws? Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith issues about 30 concealed carry permits per week December 27, 2021
Fire destroys La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s house dogs successfully escaped blaze north of Ignacio December 1, 2021
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office identifies suspect, victim in shooting death Durango man being held on suspicion of second-degree murder November 24, 2021
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office responds to ‘accidental shooting’ enforcement declines to release any details of incident November 23, 2021
Man stabs himself in neck while in Animas River 26-year-old in critical but stable condition at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood July 25, 2021
Jail inmates help clean up X-rock, a popular climbing spot in Southwest Colorado suspects identified in recent graffiti case June 25, 2021
Sheriff’s Office identifies man who died in mobile home fire; blaze was human-caused Firefighters arrived to find structure engulfed in flames June 23, 2021
