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Compañeros director says noise citation was attempt to suppress speech

Durango to revisit noise statute after ticket dismissed in court

DATE: Feb 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents say ‘No secret police’

Activists circulating petition to pressure City Council to adopt anti-mask ordinance for law enforcement

DATE: Jan 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Misconduct by ICE can now be reported to Colorado attorney general

Unlawful activity could include use of excessive force, unlawful searches and wrongful detentions

DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents call for Flock Safety cameras to be taken down

Police department shared data with 60 agencies that cooperate with ICE

DATE: Dec 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rise in immigration enforcement in La Plata County stirs fear, questions

Advocates urge residents to know their rights

DATE: Jul 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations

‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired'

DATE: Apr 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado baker fighting ruling over gender transition cake

Jack Phillips won a partial Supreme Court victory a decade ago after refusing to make a gay couple's wedding cake

DATE: Oct 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Denver appeals court upholds right to record police

A YouTube blogger said a Lakewood officer blocked him from recording a 2019 traffic stop

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The ACLU has become a powerful player at the Colorado Capitol. But at what cost?

Organization’s policy team resigned this month after running an ambitious legislative agenda

DATE: Oct 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police investigated 16 citizen-initiated complaints in 2020

Community panel scrutinizes officer actions, internal reviews

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Group signals more protests in Durango over health orders

Attorney seeks clarification from city about rules of engagement

DATE: Mar 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pine River Valley residents find mystery notes celebrating MLK Day

Letters carry positive messages, cash

DATE: Jan 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News