6th Judicial District

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Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

Alleged victim made threats, told police to shoot him weeks before death

May 7, 2026

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Federal immigration officer charged on suspicion of assaulting Durango protester

suspected of throwing woman’s cellphone, wrestling her to the ground

April 21, 2026

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Durango man sentenced to 45 years for motel shooting death

Cash Kimbrough, 22, was found guilty of second-degree murder in Wapiti Lodge killing

April 13, 2026

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After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare

FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions

April 6, 2026

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Charges filed against Fort Lewis College student in connection with murder-for-hire plot

Student faces felony, misdemeanor counts for alleged scheme against teammate

March 7, 2026

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City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records

Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge

February 27, 2026

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Mammoth amount of police bodycam footage becoming a headache for prosecutors

Mandatory equipment boosts transparency but creates growing workload for prosecutors, public defenders

February 15, 2026

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Doug Reynolds sworn in as La Plata County Court judge

Litigants may not always agree with decisions, but they should feel heard, he says

January 31, 2026

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Durango teen charged in brother’s death to be tried as adult

says alleged stabbing, threat against mother show deliberation

January 15, 2026

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Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

presided over several notable trials, is lauded for applying law evenly

January 11, 2026

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What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

January 5, 2026

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A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

December 31, 2025

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Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

December 23, 2025

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Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

December 23, 2025

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Opening statements made in Durango motel homicide trial

Defense says killing was justified because of trespassing; prosecution says defendant eliminated a romantic rival

December 10, 2025

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Jury selection begins for Durango man accused in motel shooting death

Suspect faces life in prison for first-degree murder charge

December 8, 2025

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Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

Gov. Jared Polis has until Dec. 17 to appoint positions

December 3, 2025

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Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

commenting period open through Friday

November 27, 2025

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Polis appoints judges to 6th Judicial District, Archuleta County courts

Appointments create new vacancies in La Plata, San Juan county courts

November 4, 2025

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Kim Shropshire to serve as Colorado 6th Judicial District chief judge

finalists in running for judgeship

October 21, 2025

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Finalists named for Archuleta County, 6th Judicial District judge seats

Governor, chief justice have 15 days to make appointments

October 18, 2025

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Archuleta County, Colorado 6th Judicial District looking to fill judge vacancies

Judicial nominating committee will meet in Durango on Oct. 15 to consider candidates

October 7, 2025

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Jury returns guilty verdict in Ignacio cold case

Hendren shot and killed Larry John Fuller on New Year’s Day 2009

September 4, 2025

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Pagosa arsonist’s preliminary hearing to be scheduled on Oct. 1

Judicial District court moves scheduling session back out of concern for William Wayne Bryant’s constitutional rights resulting from mixup with…

September 3, 2025