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Hatchet-wielding suspect caused thousands in damage to Durango motel room, affidavit says

Suspect charged with multiple felonies, including menacing and criminal mischief

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Head-on crash snarls traffic on north Main Avenue in Durango

No injuries reported, city spokesman says

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council postpones vote on 10 mph speed restriction for Animas River Trail

Proposed limit too slow, misses point, residents say

DATE: Nov 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Nov. 6

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 8:36 p.m. Someone was speeding and driving the wrong way on the road on Alpine Forest Drive. 9:23 p.m. Someone’s car caught fire on Tran...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Southwest Colorado drivers may see more deer, elk on roads with time change, mating season

CPW urges caution with holiday decorations, wildlife encounters

DATE: Nov 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Nov. 4-6

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday 8:34 a.m. An drunken man informed deputies that he would be driving to buy more alcohol from somewhere on County Road 501. 8:33 p.m. A woman...

DATE: Nov 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Voters approve Durango Fire Protection District property tax increase

DFPD thanks voters for putting their trust in the department

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire

Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Oct. 30-Nov. 2

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 7:31 a.m. A vehicle ran over a rope construction on Colorado Highway 172. No injuries were reported. 4:31 p.m. A reckless driver i...

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News