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La Plata County Sheriff

Law enforcement responds to pellet gun shooting in Animas Valley

‘The public’s not in any danger at this point’

DATE: Oct 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested on suspicion of armed robbery north of Hermosa

Suspect fired two gunshots into the air before surrendering to law enforcement

DATE: Sep 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Car camper found dead in La Plata Mountains is identified

Investigators confirm man’s identity almost two weeks after his death

DATE: Jul 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search inconclusive for body reportedly seen floating down Animas River

Durango Police Department seeks information to help in recovery

DATE: Jun 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body of Vallecito kayaker found and identified

Victim was submerged more than 80 feet at bottom of lake

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

Body of 21-year-old victim has not been recovered

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker slips, fatally hits head in La Plata Canyon

Russell Hill, 62, was rescuing his dog from swift-moving waterway

DATE: May 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weekend crime spree leads to standoff at Durango motel

Man is arrested without incident while woman barricades herself into room at Adobe Inn

DATE: Nov 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sun sets on Purple Cliffs homeless camp south of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office clears the few remaining residents Monday afternoon

DATE: Oct 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango runner reported missing in La Plata Canyon still not found

Rescue teams use all-terrain vehicles and air support to navigate trail loop

DATE: Oct 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Sheriff’s Office rounds up shopping carts at Purple Cliffs

DATE: Aug 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County sheriff says road closures also apply to bicyclists

Sean Smith watched as cyclists rode through work zone

DATE: Aug 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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