Crime - The Durango Herald

How scammers target your biggest financial asset – your home

Real estate agent offers tips on how to avoid falling prey to scams

DATE: Aug 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

From the archives: Old cases, same legal debates

La Plata County court dockets from 1905 show expediency, for better or worse

DATE: Aug 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado legislators weigh grants for behavioral health services in jails

Committee considers other programs to help divert youth from criminal justice system, provide supportive housing to people deemed incompetent

DATE: Aug 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango police chief says municipal court headed in a positive direction

Previously, law enforcement had been hindered by court’s inability to issue arrest warrants

DATE: Aug 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested in Cortez for allegedly pointing gun at neighbor

The man was reportedly searching for his missing gas cans

DATE: Aug 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Multiple mailboxes vandalized in eastern La Plata County

At least 41 boxes were damaged since Aug. 5, according to Sheriff’s Office

DATE: Aug 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. woman arrested in connection with fire that destroys home, kills dog

Charges include felony arson and extreme animal cruelty

DATE: Aug 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Former election clerk Tina Peters, hero to election deniers, found guilty

DENVER – Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, a hero to election deniers, was found guilty by a jury on most charges Monday in a breach of her county’s election computer system. Peters was acc...

DATE: Aug 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

VIENNA – Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in...

DATE: Aug 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Man arrested after throwing his bike at passing cars, resisting arrest

The man also allegedly attempted to fight with other pedestrians

DATE: Aug 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Tina Peters trial Day 3: Man at core of identity theft allegations tells his story

Gerald Wood said a security badge was made in his name

DATE: Aug 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County Jail nearly full, vows to no longer accept low-level municipal offenders

Sheriff requests formal agreement with Durango before taking any more inmates

DATE: Aug 1, 2024 | 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.