‘Personal choices’ behind surge in traffic deaths in Colorado, officials say Overall, state has seen a 50% increase in fatalities since 2011 January 20, 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
Body camera footage shows shooting of Farmington police officer U.S. Marshals Service offers $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Elias Buck January 12, 2022
New Navajo Nation police chief wants to hire more officers Report: Department must double in size to properly cover the reservation January 11, 2022
New state database provides public access to information about police, other officers can search by officers to learn of violations January 5, 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
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
21-year-old man arrested in connection with making threat of gun violence at Fort Lewis College was closed, classes were postponed and the students went into lockdown December 15, 2021
Colorado State Patrol lowers tolerance to curb fatal car crashes in La Plata, Montezuma counties One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday night in the 3700 block of Main Avenue. The vehicle reportedly… December 8, 2021
San Miguel Sheriff adds Norwood office Ilium facility of sheriff department also sees upgrade October 25, 2021
‘Batman’-like device gives law enforcement a new tool in subduing suspects ‘It’s something in between a baton and Taser,’ says Bayfield marshal September 10, 2021
Durango man killed in crash north of Durango Colorado State Patrol suspects alcohol, speed played a role August 12, 2021
Bayfield Speedway clerk stabbed, killed early Monday Juvenile male arrested in connection with death of 21-year-old Jadah Willmett August 2, 2021
Patrons cleared early Sunday from Durango tavern to prevent fighting says he is working to clean up behavior at bar July 27, 2021
Albuquerque man dies in officer-involved shooting east of Shiprock Thomas suspected of brandishing firearm, leading law enforcement on chase July 15, 2021
Update: Missing girl from Arizona found safe in Durango went missing from Navajo Nation, was seen in Cortez June 14 July 3, 2021
Two found dead on U.S. Highway 160 on Mancos Hill Married couple from Roswell, New Mexico July 1, 2021
State Patrol’s top cop in Southwest Colorado to retire Highway safety is improving, but distracted driving threatens it, says Capt. Adrian Driscoll June 21, 2021
Cortez man sentenced for drug possession with intent to distribute enforcement and defendant’s supporters testified at sentencing hearing June 17, 2021
How did the global pandemic impact drug trafficking in Southwest Colorado? are back to normal, but users have less reliance on any single narcotic June 11, 2021
Man arrested in connection with using rocks to assault police, motel clerk 39-year-old suspect faces charges later this week June 1, 2021
Farmington police release more details about officer-involved shooting Suspect taken to Albuquerque hospital for treatment May 12, 2021
Colorado law enforcement may be required to undergo more training after arrest of woman with dementia goes viral would boost training for police, sheriff’s deputies on interacting with people with disabilities May 6, 2021
Durango doubles-down on opposition to jail reform bill Councilors split, with no further discussion planned April 23, 2021
