6th Judicial District

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Judge to determine if Bayfield murder suspect can be tried as an adult

hears testimony about stabbing death and Damitre Burch’s mental acuity

March 28, 2023

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Former Bayfield HOA board member pleads guilty to theft

Crane agrees to pay $63,642 in restitution to Clover Meadows homeowners association

March 23, 2023

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Los Pinos firefighter pleads guilty in domestic violence case

Firefighter can no longer work at same department as firefighter he assaulted

March 9, 2023

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La Plata County man accused of holding neighbor at gunpoint appears in court

Lundquist has yet to be declared mentally competent to stand trial

February 27, 2023

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Reid Stewart, who seeks even playing field, is sworn in as La Plata County Court judge

‘I don't take myself very seriously, but I take the process very seriously’

February 25, 2023

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Gov. Polis appoints former prosecutor to serve as La Plata County Court judge

R. Stewart will take the position formerly held by Anne Woods

February 20, 2023

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In a case reminiscent of David vs Goliath, Durangoan wins award against Spectrum

Turner challenged the communications giant in small claims court to recoup payments for shoddy service

February 16, 2023

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Sister of murdered Ignacio woman arrested on suspicion of arson

Felicia Maria Munguia, 30, is accused of burning a car in front of house

February 14, 2023

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Driver who hit pedestrian after altercation outside Durango post office pleads guilty

Walker Kruse was scheduled for jury trial Monday morning but took a plea deal

February 6, 2023

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Seven applicants apply for latest round to fill La Plata County Court judge opening

invited to submit comments regarding qualifications of candidates

January 26, 2023

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Charges dropped against former Fort Lewis College football player

Ar’mon Hickson had been charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of a Durango firefighter

January 23, 2023

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Anthony Baca, hoping to reduce recidivism, sworn in as district court judge

Durango man says he’s always been interested in human rights issues

January 18, 2023

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Former La Plata County judge talks gender bias, mistakes and silver linings

Woods was removed by voters in November after serving two years on the bench

January 18, 2023

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Durango railroad receives second chance in Rockwood Station lawsuit

Plata County cannot regulate train’s operation, but Public Utilities Commission can

January 17, 2023

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Ousted La Plata County judge explains her judicial philosophy, battle against public perception

chose not to retain Woods Nov. 8 by a narrow margin

January 15, 2023

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Newly named county court judge will instead serve on District Court bench in Durango

Anthony Baca applied for two positions; Polis apparently liked him for both

January 6, 2023

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New judge chosen for La Plata County Court

Governor appoints Anthony Baca to fill the vacancy on the 6th Judicial District bench left by the departure of Anne…

December 29, 2022

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Three nominees named to fill La Plata County Court judge vacancy

submitted to Gov. Jared Polis, who will have 15 days to name replacement for former judge Anne Woods

December 12, 2022

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11 candidates apply for judgeship in 6th Judicial District

Position is being vacated by Todd Norvell, who was appointed to bench in 2017

December 7, 2022

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Ignacio man accused of killing woman to face first-degree murder charge

of victim Raeanna ‘Nikki’ Burch-Woodhull vows to see justice served

December 6, 2022

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Bayfield man who killed three dogs and burned their bodies sentenced to jail

earlier plea agreement calling for no jail time was rejected

December 6, 2022

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Eight applicants apply for La Plata County court judge opening

can submit comments regarding qualifications of candidates

November 29, 2022

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La Plata County Judge Anne Woods resigns day after vote to dismiss her

Interim judges will be brought in to handle workload

November 10, 2022

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La Plata County Judge Anne Woods loses retention vote

6th Judicial District Judge Jeffrey Wilson overwhelmingly retained

November 9, 2022