La Plata County Sheriff's Office

Coal Gulch Fire 90 percent contained

Firefighters kept fire from spreading

DATE: Jul 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado DUI arrests on July Fourth weekend increase

State Patrol nabs 4 drunken drivers near Durango

DATE: Jul 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

67-year-old inmate found dead in La Plata County Jail

The Durango Police Department is investigating the death of an inmate Sunday in the La Plata County Jail. La Plata County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Dan Bender said the inmate, a ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

From a distance, local police grapple with shootings

Building community trust, training are key, officers say

DATE: Jul 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Power line fire doused along on La Posta Road

Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to the 3000 block of La Posta Road (County Road 213) where a fire was smoldering near a house and shed. The fire, reported about 4:45 p.m...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Ignacio

Body discovered Friday on porch of home

DATE: Jun 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rockslide blocking northbound lane at Bondad Hill

Rockslide Wednesday evening damaged a vehicle

DATE: Jun 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three suspected in marijuana robbery arrested

Two released on bond, one remains in jail

DATE: Jun 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Memorial walk honors law officers who fell in the line of duty

Eight cannon shots pierced the evening air Tuesday above Durango, each one in honor of an area law enforcement officer who lost his life in the line of duty. Residents and service...

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA gives La Plata County a check for another $63,000

To pay for ‘direct expenses’

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Allison, Arboles, Tiffany residents call meeting about crime

Residents worry about response times

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Registered sex offender returns to La Plata County

Vollert will be considered homeless until he finds a place to live

DATE: Apr 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.