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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