Crime

Colorado appeals court orders resentencing for Tina Peters

Court says judge wrongly punished her for statements protected as free speech

DATE: Apr 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Montezuma County man pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault, second-degree assault

His sentencing will be held June 15

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Courts and Crime

Scammers pose as sheriff’s deputies to target La Plata County residents

Law enforcement warns of scheme involving crypto payments

DATE: Mar 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tina Peters found not guilty of assaulting inmate in January scuffle

Video footage shows former county clerk grabbing toward another inmate's neck

DATE: Mar 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado State Patrol seeks help identifying vehicle in Archuleta County hit-and-run

Pedestrian injured near Pagosa Springs; suspect remains at large

DATE: Mar 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Saturday, Feb. 14 6:05 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road P, Dolores, for a report of a vehicle break-in. Someone broke into a Dodge Charger and stole a key fob for a white BMW ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Charges filed against Fort Lewis College student in connection with murder-for-hire plot

Student faces felony, misdemeanor counts for alleged scheme against teammate

DATE: Mar 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Suspect in Utah killings of 3 women was free on Iowa burglary, hunting charges

Police searched the greater Four Corners for the suspect, eventually finding him in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

DATE: Mar 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Police blotter

Wednesday, Feb. 25 6:28 p.m.: An officer responded to Safeway, 1580 E. Main St., for a report of a person possibly involved in shoplifting. A man already banned from the property was contact...

DATE: Mar 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Suspect wanted in three killings arrested in Pagosa Springs

Authorities say 22-year-old man killed women in southern Utah

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sheriff’s blotter

Wednesday, Jan. 28 4:23 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on U.S. Highway 491, Cortez, for a report of theft. A man reported about 150 to 200 feet of cabled copper missing, valued at $...

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Durango police say ‘spoofing incident’ prompted tactical response

Officers entered Forest Avenue home; no arrests reported

DATE: Feb 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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