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Sheriff’s blotter

Tuesday, March 3 12:45 p.m.: A deputy responded regarding a possible theft at a residence on Road J, Mancos. A woman reported her ex-boyfriend allegedly took a tandem kayak from her home dur...

DATE: Apr 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Jared Polis says Colorado needs a new prison ASAP. How did we get here?

A parole backlog and new laws lengthening sentences are leading to a surge in prison population

DATE: Apr 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police blotter

Wednesday, April 1 9:22 a.m.: An officer responded to Conoco, 302 W. Main St., for a report of a woman driving erratically. The woman was contacted at the gas pumps, and officers observed an...

DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

Aztec man arrested after 15-hour standoff with SWAT teams

Suspect allegedly shot at police drone and robot before being taken into custody

DATE: Apr 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Police blotter

Thursday, March 26 6:36 a.m.: An officer responded to St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church, 28 E. Montezuma Ave., for reports of an unwanted person. The man was sleeping in the doorway entran...

DATE: Apr 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: For the record

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

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