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Amid national violence, La Plata County looks to increase security

Officials call for 4 new guards to patrol offices, meet new court requirements

DATE: Nov 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

At new homeless camp, basic services are a trek

Purple Cliffs is on a hillside, about a mile from food, water and transportation

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man stands trial for alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl

Incident occurred last year in Bayfield, authorities say

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body found northwest of Durango was stillborn infant

Investigators are trying to identify parents

DATE: Oct 22, 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

Inmate escapes La Plata County Jail; fugitive and 2 family members arrested

Durango man nabbed in Bloomfield after allegedly hopping fence

DATE: Oct 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

No charges filed in Durango man’s death

Authorities say shooter acted in self-defense

DATE: Oct 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longstanding homeless camp shut down, but trash abounds

Sheriff: ‘This won’t ever be the place to camp again’

DATE: Sep 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County tests camera-equipped radar trailers

Data could help develop ‘naughty list,’ send drivers warning

DATE: Sep 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of home, vehicle thefts

Police: Man attempted to use a stolen credit card to buy tires

DATE: Sep 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Sheriff’s lieutenant shoots himself in leg

Officer was airlifted to Denver hospital after training accident

DATE: Aug 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

K-9 Jimmy retires from La Plata Sheriff’s Office after 35 (dog) years

German shepherd helped launch sheriff’s K-9 division

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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