Crime - The Durango Herald

Package pirates pilfer parcel from Durango porch

Alleged thieves videoed following delivery driver, later caught outside pawnshop

DATE: Jan 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s problem-solving court connects vulnerable residents with vital resources

Program gives residents a chance to move forward

DATE: Jan 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plea hearing scheduled for former La Plata County Jail commander

Outcome could result in trial or plea deal

DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man convicted in Cortez of sexually assaulting a child

Sentencing hearing will be in March

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Colorado woman suspected of killing 2 of her children is extradited from the UK

DENVER – A Colorado woman suspected of killing two of her young children during a custody dispute with her ex-husband two years ago has been returned from Britain to the United States to fac...

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

Can the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Farmington police target street racers with new ‘grappler’ device

Aztec man pleads not guilty in fiery September racing crash

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man charged with alleged ninth drunken driving offense

John Cochran, 56, was arrested Monday by La Plata County Sheriff’s Office

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado corrections department not in talks with feds over Tina Peters prison transfer

Some had called for convicted elections clerk to be moved to federal facility

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hatchet-wielding suspect caused thousands in damage to Durango motel room, affidavit says

Suspect charged with multiple felonies, including menacing and criminal mischief

DATE: Nov 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

CBI to investigate federal agent who slammed Durango protester to ground

Elected leaders from local, state and federal levels react to ICE’s response

DATE: Oct 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday