On Tuesday morning, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent experienced a fall on ice during an operation in southwestern Colorado. This incident prompted a response from the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office.
Incident Details
The sheriff’s office was alerted to the medical emergency at approximately 7:50 a.m. A deputy quickly arrived at the scene to ensure the safety of all individuals involved, including citizens, medical personnel, and fellow law enforcement officers. Archuleta County Sheriff Mike Le Roux confirmed that medical personnel were able to assist the injured agent.
Geographical Context
Archuleta County is located in southwestern Colorado and shares a border with New Mexico. This region encompasses various communities such as:
- Pagosa Springs
- Arboles
- Chimney Rock
- Chromo
- Juanita
- Dyke
The county is approximately 280 miles southwest of Denver.
Agency Response
Following the fall, the ICE agency acknowledged a request for information regarding the nature of the operation and the status of the fallen agent. However, no further comments were made at that time.
Recent Trends and Context
Incidents of agents slipping on ice have been noted in other areas as well. Recently, videos from Minnesota highlighted several similar occurrences among law enforcement officials. Notably, ICE deployed around 3,000 agents to the Minneapolis region for immigration enforcement operations in recent weeks. This influx of personnel has been met with protests in Minnesota, Colorado, and across the United States, largely triggered by recent controversial actions involving ICE agents.
As for the incident involving the ICE agent in Archuleta County, it was deemed resolved after medical assistance was rendered, and no further action was required by the sheriff’s office.
