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Cortez Police Officer Michael Moran was fatally wounded during a traffic stop Wednesday, November 29, 2023. During an exchange of gunfire with other members of law enforcement at a subsequent location, one suspect was killed and the second suspect was taken into custody.

"We are confident this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community," said Operations Bureau Commander Deck Shaline.

The department asks the public for patience today as it diligently works the crime scene at Santa Rita Park. "We will stay close to the facts and release as much information as possible, as this remains an active homicide investigation," said Brammer. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Durango Police detectives at (970) 375-4730.

Around 9:00 p.m. last night, officers responded to a reported shooting at Gooding Lane and West Main Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the San Juan Regional Medical Center. The deceased's name will not be released until the next of kin has been notified.

San Juan County Clerk Tanya Shelby disqualified Alexander Chambers from running for Mayor of Farmington and Lucas Aaron Almeida-Barnett from running for Bloomfield City Council. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 5pm was the deadline for candidates to file to be on the ballot for San Juan County Municipal Elections on Tuesday, November 7, 2023: