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Regional News

Wolf Creek Village plan loses third legal fight for access road atop Wolf Creek Pass

billionaire has spent 36 years vying for access to an inholding where he plans a resort village for 10,000 residents

October 24, 2022

Local News

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

Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert sued for libel by American Muckrakers PAC

Lawsuit alleges Boebert defamed organization after it published allegations against her

October 6, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico AG wants state’s anti-corruption law strengthened

removed ‘necessary tool to prosecute public officials,’ Balderas says

October 3, 2022

Local News

Farmington man sentenced to prison for sexual exploitation of a child

Anthony David Gallegos was in possession of hundreds of images and videos

September 27, 2022

Local News

Former Bayfield woman suspected of stealing more than $75,000 from HOA

occurred over 12 years at Clover Meadows subdivision, according to Marshal’s Office

September 27, 2022

Local News

Residents file lawsuit against owner of Vallecito Resort mobile home park

action says owners unlawfully acquired ownership of property, wrongfully terminated leases and tried to push out tenants

September 22, 2022

Local News

Court blocks Tina Peters’ deposition of judge overseeing her criminal case

It’s the latest twist in a weekslong legal drama threatening to roil criminal case against election official

September 8, 2022

Local News

Court reverses conviction of Cortez man who allegedly threatened parole officer

French was sentenced to three years in prison in 2020

September 8, 2022

Regional News

Colorado public defenders launch union drive over workloads

Scott Ostrem, center, who was charged with killing three people at a crowded suburban Denver Walmart, sits with his public…

September 2, 2022

Local News

Durango driver formally charged in connection with hitting, killing bicyclist

Affidavit: Lorenzo Jones tried to cover up his involvement before confessing

August 27, 2022

Regional News

Judicial discipline proceedings would be public in Colorado under proposal

A legislative committee discussed several changes to state law in wake of Judicial Branch misconduct allegations

August 19, 2022

Regional News

Republican recount candidates, in second lawsuit, want Denver judge to halt process

wants El Paso County to hand over records to secretary of state

August 3, 2022

Local News

CJ’s Diner, which drew loyal customers, to close after 22 years

Co-owner Jerry Martinez challenged COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants

July 25, 2022

Regional News

New arrest warrant alleges Tina Peters violated court order, bond conditions

Embattled election official accused of sending email to protected party

July 22, 2022

Local News

Ignacio woman accused of killing road worker in car crash pleads ‘not guilty’

denies bail reduction, sets trial date for December

July 14, 2022

Regional News

Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters travels to Las Vegas, apparently without court permission

Embattled election official spoke at press event for the Constitutional Sheriff and Peace Officers Association

July 13, 2022

Regional News

Denver appeals court upholds right to record police

A YouTube blogger said a Lakewood officer blocked him from recording a 2019 traffic stop

July 11, 2022

Local News

Woman accused of killing Farmington man in crash has felony charge dismissed

Virginia Cundiff faces 7 misdemeanor charges

July 2, 2022

Local News

Towaoc man sentenced to 14 years in prison for vehicular homicide

Passenger Robin Frost died in car crash south of Cortez

June 23, 2022

Regional News

Boulder files motion to dismiss lawsuit over its camping and tent bans

says municipal laws don’t amount to cruel and unusual punishment or a state-created danger

June 23, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

Bathroom voyeur sentenced to 45 days jail

rejected previous plea agreement as being too lenient

June 17, 2022

Regional News

Ski area settles lawsuit with family of mother killed by faulty chairlift

Huber was killed and her daughters injured when they were thrown from a lift

June 17, 2022