Crime

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

Police blotter

Friday, Feb. 20 11:50 a.m.: An officer responded to Burger Boy, 400 E. Main St., for a disturbance involving a man yelling and attempting to enter vehicles in the parking lot, after a report...

DATE: Feb 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Sunday, Feb. 1 6:14 p.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on Road 33, Mancos, regarding a possibly stolen trailer on the property. Investigation revealed the white pop-up trailer was repor...

DATE: Feb 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Farmington man, 61, suspected of bludgeoning his mother

Police arrest Brian Stover on aggravated battery charge

DATE: Feb 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

La Plata County man arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $17,000 from 86-year-old mother

Law enforcement allege fraudulent checks, debit card transactions

DATE: Feb 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Hospital enters lockdown after ‘credible bomb threat’

Regional hospital went into lockdown late Saturday afternoon

DATE: Feb 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, Feb. 12 8:14 p.m.: An officer responded near the intersection of U.S. Highways 160 and 491 for a reported physical altercation in a vehicle. The driver was found bleeding from the ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Sheriff’s blotter

Thursday, Jan. 29 11:25 a.m.: A deputy responded to a residence on North 21st Street, Dolores, for a report of mortgage fraud. A woman reported that an elderly man she assists had been conta...

DATE: Feb 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Durango’s tenuous ties to Jeffrey Epstein case

An unnamed victim and potential employees of Zorro Ranch mentioned in released documents

DATE: Feb 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, Feb. 5 4:47 p.m.: An officer responded to the Department of Social Services, 109 W. Main St., for a report of an assault. A woman reported being approached by individuals who exite...

DATE: Feb 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Fort Lewis College student arrested on suspicion of murder-for-hire scheme

Campus police received tip about threat toward classmate

DATE: Feb 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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