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Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander

Ed Aber, a 19-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, left quietly in July

DATE: Jan 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Uncontested La Plata County candidates cruise to victory

Four incumbents will serve another four years in public office

DATE: Nov 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

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

DATE: Jun 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

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

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

Stage 1 precautions effective Thursday morning

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County sheriff recommended for Colorado U.S. marshal position

Sean Smith says he feels ‘called to serve’

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

Search and rescue director helped countless people through emergencies

DATE: Nov 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats rally the vote at Buckley Park

Party’s ‘Soul of the Nation’ bus tour kicks off in Durango

DATE: Oct 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Search and Rescue settles into permanent home

Headquarters will make missions more efficient, president says

DATE: Aug 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Bayfield town marshal dies after being struck by tree branch

Jim Harrington was at gathering where friends were renewing vows

DATE: Jun 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office looks for illegal homeless camps

With opening of official campsite, people told to move to Purple Cliffs

DATE: Jun 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Domestic violence, burglaries increase during coronavirus lockdown

Police say tensions are heightened during pandemic

DATE: Apr 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times 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.