One in custody, search continues following pursuit
Staff Writer
At about 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, one male suspect was apprehended following a search that began Thursday evening in western Archuleta...
Law enforcement looking for community corrections escapee
Area law enforcement officials are on the lookout for a woman who escaped Hilltop House, a community corrections facility in Durango, on March 21.
According...
Shots fired: ACSO responds to three separate incidents
The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) responded to three different cases involving the illegal discharge of a firearm in the past two weeks.
The full...
Arrest made in Oct. 1 fatal crash
Staff Writer
Jared Earley, the driver in an Oct. 1 accident that killed a New Mexico man, was arrested on Oct. 31 on charges related...
Multiple burglaries reported at residence near Navajo Lake
By Chris Mannara
Staff Writer
Two burglaries were reported at a residence near Navajo Lake in late January, prompting more patrols from Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office...
Two arrested after shots fired in Aspen Springs
A vigilante-style situation in Aspen Springs Monday led not only to shots being fired, but also to the arrest of two Archuleta County men.
Shortly...
Local man arrested for meth possession
Staff Writer
A Pagosa Springs man was arrested last Friday for possession of meth and another controlled substance following a citizen tip.
Dale Trefethen, 56, of...
Homicide victim identified, suspect arrested
A local woman has been identified as the victim of a homicide that occurred in the Vista subdivision early last week.
Millie Mestas, 47, of...
Police seek info on April burglary
Staff Writer
Pagosa Springs Police Department personnel are seeking information on a residential burglary that occurred April 25 in which approximately $4,500 worth of property...
Youth take leadership role in violence prevention
By Mara Koch
Special to The SUN
Local high school students have taken up the charge to reach out to younger children and prevent bullying. In...