Regional News Colorado election deniers sued by civil rights groups over door-to-door ‘intimidation’ Canvassers reportedly wear badges, pretend to be associated with government and sometimes carry guns March 15, 2022
Local News Woman suspected of careless driving causing death faces bail bond violation Virginia Cundiff placed in jail on $10,000 bail March 12, 2022
Regional News Republicans file federal lawsuit to block unaffiliated voters from Colorado’s primary election Plata County Republican Central Committee chairman signs on as a plaintiff March 2, 2022
Local News Durango man suspected of jail escape, shooting police officer appears in court Buck waives right to hearing, will be held without bail February 18, 2022
Local News 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
Local News Charges dropped against Texas man suspected of leading police on chase Prosecutor says defendant addressed mental health concerns February 7, 2022
Local News Durango business owner pleads guilty for hidden camera Bigall agrees to four counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification January 29, 2022
Local News Freedom Anderson is free to go, on conditions of probation 27-year-old who crashed a vehicle into a house while eluding police receives two years of probation, banned from driving January 21, 2022
Regional News Lawsuit seeks to block Mesa County clerk from overseeing 2022 election Colorado secretary of state says she wants to ensure ‘voters have the elections they deserve’ January 18, 2022
Regional News Court text reminders would become automatic under proposed state law sponsors hope a simple text message might improve appearance rates January 18, 2022
Local News 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
Local News District judge effectively removes lower court judge from setting bail in felony-level cases Woods faced criticism for releasing criminal defendants on low bond amounts January 6, 2022
Local News Trial set for May in federal lawsuit accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to determine if D&SNG and its parent company are on the hook for millions in firefighting costs January 3, 2022
Local News What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado? A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022 January 1, 2022
Local News Durango woman sentenced to two years’ probation for assault Marie McCoy was arrested on suspicion of strangling her boyfriend December 17, 2021
Business CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates December 16, 2021
Local News 6th Judicial District judge in Southwest Colorado submits resignation William Herringer has served on bench since 2013 December 11, 2021
Local News Jury trials to resume next month in La Plata County cites decrease in COVID-19 cases, increase in vaccination rate December 11, 2021
Local News Man sentenced to prison for head-on crash causing serious injuries south of Durango Michael Snook drove wrong way on U.S. Highway 550 while intoxicated December 10, 2021
Local News Prosecutors file criminal charges against bail bondsman who shot Durango fugitive Simmons told police he accidentally fired his gun December 8, 2021
Local News Suspected shooter charged with second-degree murder, tampering with evidence Tonelli, 24, faces up to 48 years in prison December 4, 2021
Local News La Plata County driver who hit, killed professional cyclist gets prison travels from Germany for Friday’s sentencing hearing December 4, 2021
Local News Fort Lewis College professor found guilty of arson sentenced to prison Judge: ‘I have concerns about him remaining in the community’ November 18, 2021
Local News Man sends Dolores County Courthouse into lockdown Clayton Campbell arrested in Durango on suspicion of threats against elected officials in Dolores and Montezuma counties October 28, 2021