Bennet bill seeks to strengthen community policing while supporting those in crisis Legislation would dedicate funding for police to work with outreach teams July 13, 2022
Denver appeals court upholds right to record police A YouTube blogger said a Lakewood officer blocked him from recording a 2019 traffic stop July 11, 2022
Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks July 2, 2022
Driver in Main Avenue crash dies from injuries; co-workers mourn loss Garcia worked as a kitchen manager at Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango May 25, 2022
Mental health self-care for officers stressed at academy graduation Thirteen cadets graduated from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy on Saturday May 21, 2022
Police investigate a shooting death on north Main Avenue in Durango found dead with gunshot wound at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites May 9, 2022
New Colorado law allows cyclists to skip stop signs when the coast is clear Durango police chief cautions bicyclists to slow down and watch for traffic, but supports decision May 6, 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
Farmington police shoot and kill armed man Reports say officers asked the man several times to put down his weapon April 10, 2022
Cortez and Durango police join state effort to collect helmets, body armor for Ukraine Equipment donated from more than 25 law enforcement agencies in Colorado March 17, 2022
Motor vehicle thefts on the rise in Durango chief says COVID-19 pandemic led to increase in crime across categories March 5, 2022
Bicyclist hit on Main Street; pedestrian hit near City Market A turning car strikes a cyclist; pedestrian is hit near City Market January 15, 2022
An inside peek into the Montezuma County jail Detention center has lots of moving parts; COVID impacts operations January 2, 2022
Animas High School student dies of suspected drug overdose; two others hospitalized Durango Police Department says painkillers might have been laced with fentanyl December 12, 2021
Man says couple pepper-sprayed him before taking his SUV in New Mexico Suspect is denied admission to jail because of COVID-19 rule October 30, 2021
Montezuma County approves community intervention program program would respond to mental health, substance abuse and non-criminal crisis situations September 30, 2021
Colorado’s police reform efforts have resulted in charges for officers officer charged after allegedly failing to intervene in beating August 3, 2021
Police release more video of officer-involved shooting Suspect who was shot still being treated in Albuquerque June 9, 2021
Update: Suspect arrested in Cortez assault is released from jail who was allegedly assaulted recants statement identifying suspect June 2, 2021
Man faces charges of assaulting Farmington officer during arrest Officer was allegedly bitten while responding to a fight May 27, 2021
Farmington police involved in officer-involved shooting Suspect taken to hospital with injuries May 11, 2021
High-speed chase in New Mexico leads to couple’s arrest Suspect vehicle fled police despite blown tire; drove wrong way on U.S. 491 April 30, 2021
Farmington police, activist group react to Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict Hebbe says kneeling on neck tactic is not taught or approved April 27, 2021
Woman honored with Outstanding Citizen Award from Farmington Police Department Recipient rendered aid to gunshot victim April 15, 2021
