La Plata County Sheriff's Office

Southern Ute police could cite non-Native American drivers under new traffic code

Offenders would be required to appear in tribal court

DATE: Feb 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local police arm themselves with overdose reversal drugs, and it’s saving lives

With naloxone, Durango Police, Sheriff’s Office arrive prepared

DATE: Jan 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office to use drones in some emergency calls

Unpiloted eyes in the sky expected to cut costs, reduce risk to responders

DATE: Jan 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith announces bid for re-election

Smith seeks second term to continue what he has started

DATE: Jan 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Kids meet four-legged police officer

DATE: Jan 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

No arrests in December shooting near Ignacio

Multiple law enforcement agencies investigating the case

DATE: Jan 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police chase car-theft suspects from Silverton to Purgatory Resort

Driver reached speeds of 90 mph, surrenders after foot pursuit

DATE: Jan 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound identified

Deputies found body in wooded area on Tuesday

DATE: Jan 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

One person in serious condition after shooting near Ignacio

Multiple law enforcement agencies investigating case

DATE: Dec 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mother killed in ATV crash south of Durango identified

Arizona woman was visiting relatives

DATE: Dec 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mother killed in ATV crash south of Durango

Daughter was transported to Mercy Regional Medical Center

DATE: Dec 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Law enforcement sets sights on new gun range

Deputies have been sharing space with Durango Gun Club

DATE: Nov 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday