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La Plata County Sheriff

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

First responders come together to support one another

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former jail commander not required to relinquish firearms, court rules

Ed Aber charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

DATE: Sep 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain

DATE: Sep 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man’s body found on side of road northeast of Durango

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office releases few details

DATE: Aug 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jail commander viewed strip-search videos more than 3,000 times, affidavit says

Ed Aber suspected of official misconduct, 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification

DATE: Jul 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hermosa man arrested on suspicion of shooting his longtime girlfriend

Suspect says gunshot was accidental, self-inflicted

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Details remain scarce in death of missing Durango woman

Jacquline Chavez, 49, likely died of hypothermia; foul play not suspected

DATE: Mar 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Immigration authorities ask La Plata County Jail to notify of inmates’ release

Compliance with request to hold detainees for extra time would violate state law, sheriff says

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Court sides with sheriff in first hearing over La Plata County Jail dispute

Durango lost a judicial bid to temporarily restore ability to house municipal inmates at jail

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander

Ed Aber, a 19-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, left quietly in July

DATE: Jan 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango brings jail dispute with sheriff to court

Sheriff’s Office responds, files objections

DATE: Jan 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County considers scrapping 30-year jail agreement with Durango

City attorney says move would be a ‘disservice’ to community

DATE: Nov 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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