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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

Domestic violence, burglaries increase during coronavirus lockdown

Police say tensions are heightened during pandemic

DATE: Apr 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why are nonessential businesses still open in Durango?

Complaints trickle in about stores operating in violation of statewide order

DATE: Mar 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Citing health order, San Juan County sheriff says he can close backcountry

Agencies agree Sheriff Bruce Conrad has authority to shut down areas

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

50 volunteers spend Sunday cleaning homeless camps

Trash service, port-a-potties at Purple Cliffs camp aimed at preventing similar refuse problems

DATE: Oct 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Who pays for search and rescue missions?

Victims are rarely charged, but sometimes subjects cut a check

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County sheriff appointed to state fire board

Sean Smith wants to focus on funding issues around wildfire management

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County approves $4.3 million remodel of armory building

Project will house Sheriff’s Office, Search and Rescue

DATE: May 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado AG shows support for vulnerable in Durango

Those with mental illnesses, drug addictions and illegal immigration statuses acknowledged by government officials

DATE: May 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s lieutenant resigns after stealing food from crime scene

Law-enforcement officer caught on camera taking granola bars during drug bust

DATE: Nov 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Juvenile detention center remains shuttered in Durango, with no new contractor

Sheriff’s Office transporting ‘handful’ of offenders to Grand Junction or Pueblo

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | 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.