La Plata County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has a memory like a steel trap

Wes Doughty recalls names, birthdays and even license plate numbers, sometimes for years

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

Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs

Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire

Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County

Three of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

Rains prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures

La Plata County man suspected of shooting, burning dogs

Father told law enforcement he and son argued the previous night

La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

After failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

Stage 2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities

Texas man arrested on suspicion of burglary, shooting up a house north of Durango

Reverse-911 call issued to Hermosa-area residents

Durango fugitive caught after 8 hours on the lam

Abrien Lobato, 25, was wanted for a parole violation

Search called off for parole fugitive who ran from traffic stop in Grandview area

Man was last seen wearing tank top, plaid pajama bottoms