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Enroll now in the Citizens Police Academy

Do you want to be part of something exciting and fun? Do you want to know what your police department is doing? Have you ever wondered how you could get more involved in the community and po...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Show your support by helping during CrimeStoppers month

The CrimeStoppers program was originated in Albuquerque by concerned residents in September 1976. Today, there are nearly 1,200 CrimeStoppers programs in the United States. The program in Du...

DATE: Jan 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Summer fun is no excuse for disregarding the rules

OK, May came and went, and I’m not sure if that was spring or still winter. Now June is upon us, and I’m almost positive it is summer. After living in La Plata County for almost ...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Couldn’t happen here? Police train for active shooter situation

As I sit down to write this month’s column, I am saddened again by the senseless violence of another mass shooting incident at Fort Hood, Texas. The actions of a lone gunman agai...

DATE: Apr 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Stay safe and be observant when witnessing crime

Durango Police Department relies heavily on the community to report suspicious activity, crimes in progress or crimes that have just occurred. There are many times when residents...

DATE: Feb 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Learn about law enforcement in Citizens’ Police Academy

Do you want to be part of something exciting and fun? Do you want to know what your police department is doing? Have you ever wondered how you could get more involved in the community and po...

DATE: Jan 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

See crime? Be safe, but report it

The Durango Police Department relies heavily on the community to report suspicious activity, crimes in progress or crimes that have just occurred. There are many times when resid...

DATE: Nov 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Law enforcement dedicates many hours to Redwine case

Before I start this article about the young man, Dylan Redwine, I want to offer my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. This tragedy has without a doubt devastated those closest to ...

DATE: Aug 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Spotting rental, credit card scammers

The Durango Police Department often receives complaints from residents in reference to scams. It is difficult to catch these scammers, because most of them live in a different country. The b...

DATE: Jul 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Here’s some advice to prevent yourself from being victim

You don’t have to look far in this city, county, state, country or world to see that people frequently become victims. At one point or another, virtually everyone becomes a victi...

DATE: May 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

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.