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Did lawmakers crackdown on texting while driving? It’s complicated

Law is tougher but adds uncertainty to enforcement

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Summer DUI crackdown active through June 26

Impaired-driving fatalities in Colorado are highest June-August

DATE: Jun 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 5,000 drivers cited from Click It or Ticket campaign

Citations decreased by 487 from last year’s May enforcement

DATE: Jun 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

13 ticketed for trespassing in closed wildlife areas around Durango

Fewer officers results in less patrols, citations

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigation rules out homicide in Mancos woman’s death

Sheriff’s detective says evidence points to an accident

DATE: May 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Law enforcement memorial walk to be held Saturday

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

River walk: Saturday’s event a perfect time to honor local law enforcement past and present

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which it falls every year – this week for 2017 – is recognized as Nati...

DATE: May 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Toddler killed, mom injured in crash on Highway 550

A toddler died and his mother was injured when their SUV rolled about 9 a.m. Friday in the 6500 block of U.S. Highway 550, north of the state line. Gabriella Gething, 19, was driv...

DATE: Apr 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman dies when vehicle rolls into waterway on Colorado 145

Traffic delayed southeast of Norwood

DATE: Apr 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma sheriff’s office searches for missing Cortez man

Search for Erick Hurley comes up empty

DATE: Mar 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Legislative Roundup: Bill advances to toughen penalties for texting while driving

DENVER – On Tuesday, the two chambers of the state Legislature gave 18 bills a third reading, 24 a second reading, while 20 were scheduled for committee hearings. Floor work Ho...

DATE: Mar 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Legislative Roundup: Bill requiring citizenship for cops dies

Possible solution to teacher shortage in rural districts passes committee

DATE: Mar 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School basketball teams lose to Montrose High School

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