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What is La Plata County Jail doing to prevent more escapes?

Sheriff’s Office says tougher protocols, a new fence and an updated surveillance system will help

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Personal choices’ behind surge in traffic deaths in Colorado, officials say

Overall, state has seen a 50% increase in fatalities since 2011

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

No time frame given for when it will be installed

DATE: Jan 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body camera footage shows shooting of Farmington police officer

U.S. Marshals Service offers $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Elias Buck

DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Navajo Nation police chief wants to hire more officers

Report: Department must double in size to properly cover the reservation

DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New state database provides public access to information about police, other officers

People can search by officers to learn of violations

DATE: Jan 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A good time to be a cop? Trainer says positive reforms are underway

10 cadets graduate from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

200 children join law enforcement for annual Shop with a Cop event in Durango, Pagosa Springs

Program strives to put heart in the uniform while helping families

DATE: Dec 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two men arrested on suspicion of burglarizing four La Plata County homes

Suspects were seen in neighborhood after reports of theft

DATE: Dec 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

21-year-old man arrested in connection with making threat of gun violence at Fort Lewis College

Campus was closed, classes were postponed and the students went into lockdown

DATE: Dec 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Where are homeless people with cars supposed to park?

Overnight car camping is against the law in most public spaces, and can get you towed

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rise in deadly crashes prompts crack down on traffic violations in Southwest Colorado

State Patrol to issue fewer warnings, have greater presence on area roads

DATE: Dec 8, 2021 | 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