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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

Bicyclist hit on Main Street; pedestrian hit near City Market

A turning car strikes a cyclist; pedestrian is hit near City Market

DATE: Jan 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas High School student dies of suspected drug overdose; two others hospitalized

Durango Police Department says painkillers might have been laced with fentanyl

DATE: Dec 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Law enforcement in Durango, La Plata County below recommended staffing levels

Police and Sheriff’s Office weigh in on recruitment issues

DATE: Nov 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Police Department reminds businesses to be wary of scams

Cream Bean Berry hit by intricate phone ploy, but losses avoided

DATE: Oct 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man says couple pepper-sprayed him before stealing his SUV; suspect, officer struggle

Suspect is denied admission to jail because of COVID-19 rule

DATE: Oct 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driver who plunged over College Mesa suspected of ‘drifting,’ a driving technique gone wrong

Three Fort Lewis College students were in vehicle at time of crash

DATE: Oct 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Few motorcycle crashes reported during Labor Day weekend in Durango

Four Corners rally proved to be safe for participants

DATE: Sep 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener

Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament gameSkyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals