Banner equating ICE to Nazi police force appears on Smelter Mountain overlooking Durango
Display comes amid rising tensions with immigration authorities
DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango teen charged in brother’s death to be tried as adult
Court says alleged stabbing, threat against mother show deliberation
DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Jan. 2-12
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
Jan. 2
3:18 p.m. A woman was reportedly trying to hit another person’s car with her car on County Road 228.
5:21 p.m. Someone’s cat was meowing “for...
DATE: Jan 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Silverton first in Colorado to reach voter-mandated affordable housing commitment
Mountain town met goal a year ahead of deadline
DATE: Jan 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bayfield School District considers selling Pine River Community Resources Center building
Community hub offers family resources, food share program, pediatric care and more
DATE: Jan 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench
He presided over several notable trials, is lauded for applying law evenly
DATE: Jan 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Package pirates pilfer parcel from Durango porch
Alleged thieves videoed following delivery driver, later caught outside pawnshop
DATE: Jan 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango Police Department issues guidelines on how to safely protest
Law enforcement urges demonstrators be peaceful during turbulent times
DATE: Jan 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Rep. Jeff Hurd ‘disappointed’ after House fails to override Trump veto
Arkansas Valley Conduit project would have brought clean drinking water to rural Colorado
DATE: Jan 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
Cold plunging: A cool way to help physical, mental health
Practice has gained in popularity, but proves to be more than hype for diehards
DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Blotter, Dec. 30 - Jan. 2
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday
3:07 a.m. A man called deputies to threaten them that he would take drugs on Antelope Drive.
8:38 p.m. Someone reported that a neighb...
DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News
Snow returns to Southwest Colorado
Mountains could see several inches; dry, warm weather to follow
DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News
