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Driver in Main Avenue crash dies from injuries; co-workers mourn loss

Mario Garcia worked as a kitchen manager at Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango

DATE: May 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mental health self-care for officers stressed at academy graduation

Thirteen cadets graduated from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy on Saturday

DATE: May 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises

Joint Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police investigate a shooting death on north Main Avenue in Durango

Man found dead with gunshot wound at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Colorado law allows cyclists to skip stop signs when the coast is clear

Durango police chief cautions bicyclists to slow down and watch for traffic, but supports decision

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Park Elementary lockout lifted as police respond to armed suspect on East Eighth Avenue

Incident did not pose immediate threat to students or staff; classes resumed as normal

DATE: Apr 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

HB 22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers

DATE: Apr 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s chief of police calls for greater legal tools to address fentanyl

Colorado legislation would increase penalties, but some say that won’t prevent overdose deaths

DATE: Apr 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington police shoot and kill armed man

Reports say officers asked the man several times to put down his weapon

DATE: Apr 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rec center bandit suspected of making $2,700 in fraudulent purchases

Police say woman stole car key, then gained access to a locked vehicle with purse inside

DATE: Mar 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez and Durango police join state effort to collect helmets, body armor for Ukraine

Equipment donated from more than 25 law enforcement agencies in Colorado

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Motor vehicle thefts on the rise in Durango

Police chief says COVID-19 pandemic led to increase in crime across categories

DATE: Mar 4, 2022 | 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.