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Search called off for parole fugitive who ran from traffic stop in Grandview area

Man was last seen wearing tank top, plaid pajama bottoms

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

Stage 1 precautions effective Thursday morning

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

HB 22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers

DATE: Apr 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s chief of police calls for greater legal tools to address fentanyl

Colorado legislation would increase penalties, but some say that won’t prevent overdose deaths

DATE: Apr 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

‘It's amazing what they can do with just a pen or colored pencils’

DATE: Mar 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays

County and city face challenges from inflation and labor and supply chain disruptions

DATE: Mar 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What is La Plata County Jail doing to prevent more escapes?

Sheriff’s Office says tougher protocols, a new fence and an updated surveillance system will help

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert pays tribute to former Sheriff Duke Schirard

Congresswoman gives flag and copy of speech to his ex-wife

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fugitive suspected of shooting Farmington officer is arrested in Phoenix

Elias Buck spent 19 days on the run after escaping from the La Plata County Jail

DATE: Jan 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Following escapes, La Plata County budgets $440,000 to improve jail fence

No time frame given for when it will be installed

DATE: Jan 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

A good time to be a cop? Trainer says positive reforms are underway

10 cadets graduate from Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longest-serving La Plata County sheriff dies at 80

Friends and family remember law enforcement career of Sydney ‘Duke’ Schirard

DATE: Dec 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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