6th Judicial District

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Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson to retire after 23 years on bench in Durango

6th Judicial District Nominating Commission will interview applicants Oct. 8; position to be filled by Jan. 2

August 26, 2025

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Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Fay will take bench Oct. 1

August 21, 2025

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Six apply for 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

comments accepted by email through Wednesday

July 24, 2025

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Richard Schmittel sworn in as new La Plata County Court judge

judge was appointed by Colorado Lt. Gov. and will serve the people

July 11, 2025

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District Judge Suzanne Carlson to retire after 13 years on bench in Durango

6th Judicial District Nominating Commission to interview applicants Aug. 4; position to be filled by Oct. 1

June 17, 2025

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How do we talk about harm?

is facilitating restorative justice practices to reshape what conflict resolution looks like in Southwest Colorado

June 11, 2025

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Former La Plata County prosecutor returns as judge

Lewis graduate, now a Westminster attorney, appointed to bench

June 10, 2025

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Arizona man sentenced for child sex assault in Silverton

Saunders allowed to post bail during appeal, upsetting prosecutors and victim

May 23, 2025

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Seven apply for new judgeship in La Plata County

comments accepted by email through Monday

May 13, 2025

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La Plata County woman sentenced to jail for vehicular assault

Jernberg-Feely, 46, was driving under the influence when she hit and injured a motorcyclist

May 3, 2025

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Lawyers rally at La Plata County Courthouse to defend Constitution, rule of law

250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’

May 1, 2025

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Southwest Colorado DA backs social media bill that Polis may veto

‘We want to get predators off the platforms,’ District Attorney Sean Murray says

April 22, 2025

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New judgeship created for overworked La Plata County Court

$190K position aims to ease burdensome caseload

April 8, 2025

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Prosecutors to retry Ignacio cold case that resulted in hung jury last month

Hendren, 39, accused of shooting, killing Larry Fuller

March 8, 2025

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Charges dismissed against Durango man accused of arson

Bradley Clark, 52, spent two years in prison in connection with fire at City Market

March 3, 2025

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Jurors deadlocked in Ignacio cold case; judge declares mistrial

Prosecutors expect retrial but will first consult victim’s family

February 20, 2025

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Cold case trial begins for man suspected of killing Ignacio resident in 2009

Hendren, 39, is accused of shooting Larry Fuller

February 13, 2025

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Jurors unable to reach unanimous decision in Durango arson case

declares mistrial; prosecutors unsure if they will retry Bradley Clark

February 8, 2025

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Retrial begins for Durango man accused of arson at south City Market

is the third attempt to hold a trial for Bradley Clark, 52

February 4, 2025

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Santa Rita Park shooter sentenced to 45 years prison

more defendants await adjudication in alleged ambush-style shooting

January 24, 2025

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Durango man defending himself on felony assault charge is found guilty

Morrison faces 10 to 32 years in prison

January 16, 2025

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Three familiar faces sworn into elected La Plata County offices

Commissioners, district attorney took oaths Tuesday; treasurer sworn in early January

January 14, 2025

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Trial begins for Durango man defending himself on felony assault charge

Morrison is accused of using van to hit laundromat owner

January 14, 2025

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Charges dismissed in embezzlement case against former nonprofit director

Hein was not convicted; case sealed from public view

January 7, 2025