TROOPERS DISPATCHED AS MAYHEM BREAKS OUT IN DURANGO

The Colorado State Patrol distanced itself from the reported use of chemical munitions during a demonstration and disturbance Tuesday at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Durango. Grand Junction television station KREX said federal agents pepper-sprayed demonstrators as they linked arms to block access to the building.

The state patrol said it was called by local police to "aid in de-escalation and protection of all parties present, maintain the peace, and address any identified unlawful behavior" - and "did not use any weapons or chemical munitions." The patrol also said it "did not participate in any immigration enforcement action."