6th Judicial District

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Often skipped vote for judges could make all the difference

Plata County voters have the option to retain or dismiss two judges in November

October 20, 2022

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Durango prosecutor seeks to reduce time it takes to resolve criminal cases

dashboard allows public to view local judicial trends

September 23, 2022

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Farmington man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault

Terrell Hardy is free on $50,000 bail

August 25, 2022

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New data dashboard will provide comprehensive look at criminal justice in La Plata County

Project provides a tool to dissect numbers behind racial and ethnic disparities

August 12, 2022

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Longtime prosecutor resigns to pursue private practice

Ottman has been practicing law for 21 years, including 13 with the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Durango

June 18, 2022

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Court finds sufficient evidence to advance felony charge in fatal car crash

Ignacio woman held on $50,000 cash-only bail

June 14, 2022

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La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate

June 7, 2022

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Man who threatened gun violence toward Fort Lewis College is sentenced

Hannan posted Snapchat video as part of a prank

April 27, 2022

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Closing arguments made in first-degree murder trial

Mathews faces life in prison for killing his wife in Ignacio

April 22, 2022

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Murder trial begins for Ignacio man suspected of strangling, shooting wife

Mathews accused of killing Rachel Ream on New Year’s Eve 2020

April 16, 2022

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D&SNG to settle civil lawsuit filed by local landowners, businesses

Details have yet to be released as sides finalize agreement

March 23, 2022

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Durango resident Kim Shropshire sworn in as 6th Judicial District judge

judge brings experience in civil law with emphasis on issues related to poverty

March 22, 2022

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Gov. Polis names Durango woman to serve as next district court judge

Shropshire, 53, has extensive civil law experience working with low-income individuals

March 3, 2022

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Judge dismisses lawsuit against San Juan Basin Public Health

CJ’s Diner challenged state and local health orders

March 1, 2022

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Three nominees named for 6th Judicial District judgeship appointment

Finalists are from Dolores, Durango and Silverton

February 21, 2022

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Man who played a role in 2020 crime spree in Durango receives community corrections

Gregory Benner, 29, broke into at least 22 vehicles

February 10, 2022

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Charges dropped against Texas man suspected of leading police on chase

Prosecutor says defendant addressed mental health concerns

February 7, 2022

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Durango man sentenced to 24 years in prison for witness tampering in domestic violence case

Christopher Clark says he will appeal jury conviction

January 13, 2022

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Man who fired seven gunshots into Durango bar, hitting two people, sentenced to prison

says she feels pain and trauma of shooting every day

January 12, 2022

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