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Regional News

Colorado attorney general says Trump administration cannot free Tina Peters

referred to former elections clerk as a hostage being held for political reasons

May 15, 2025

Local News

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

Local News

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

250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’

May 1, 2025

Local News

New judgeship created for overworked La Plata County Court

$190K position aims to ease burdensome caseload

April 8, 2025

The Durango Herald

Plea hearing for Cortez theft suspect rescheduled

Chowen arrested on suspicion of theft, identity theft, contributing to the delinquency of a minor

March 20, 2025

New Mexico

Judge permanently orders landowners to keep Pecos clear in state stream access lawsuit

2022 ruling found the public has the constitutional right to access streams for paddling, fishing and wading

March 14, 2025

Local News

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

Hendren, 39, accused of shooting, killing Larry Fuller

March 8, 2025

Regional News

Trump Justice Department to ‘review’ prosecution of Tina Peters

A jury convicted the Mesa County clerk and Colorado election conspiracy theorist in August

March 5, 2025

Local News

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

Local News

Student jurors find Kit Carson guilty of mass murder

Mountain Middle School holds mock trial at La Plata County Courthouse

March 3, 2025

Courts and Crime

Colorado Court of Appeals upholds verdict in crash that killed Cortez man

Gabrielle Doctor was convicted of killing Travis Beeson in 2023

March 1, 2025

Local News

Jurors deadlocked in Ignacio cold case; judge declares mistrial

Prosecutors expect retrial but will first consult victim’s family

February 20, 2025

Regional News

Montrose judge denies city’s request to clear church’s unhoused camp

20 people have been living at United Methodist Church property

February 19, 2025

Local News

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

Hendren, 39, is accused of shooting Larry Fuller

February 13, 2025

Local News

Jurors unable to reach unanimous decision in Durango arson case

declares mistrial; prosecutors unsure if they will retry Bradley Clark

February 8, 2025

AP New Mexico

New Mexico courtroom devolves into brawl as 3 people rush defendant in homicide case

In this still image from video provided by the Second Judicial District Court multiple people brawl inside of a court…

February 7, 2025

Courts and Crime

DA’s office announces diversion agreement with Cortez Superintendent Burris

Agreement says Burris must receive training on mandatory reporting law and create a safety plan

February 6, 2025

Local News

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

Local News

Alleged Santa Rita Park shooter pleads not guilty, headed to trial

Hernandez, 19, appears in court after sentencing of co-defendant

January 31, 2025

Local News

Santa Rita Park shooter sentenced to 45 years prison

more defendants await adjudication in alleged ambush-style shooting

January 24, 2025

Local News

Durango man defending himself on felony assault charge is found guilty

Morrison faces 10 to 32 years in prison

January 16, 2025

Local News

Trial begins for Durango man defending himself on felony assault charge

Morrison is accused of using van to hit laundromat owner

January 14, 2025

Regional News

Man charged with attacking TV reporter has mental health challenges, attorney says

Patrick Egan is accused of yelling ‘This is Trump’s America now’

January 3, 2025

AP New Mexico

Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin in fatal movie set shooting

Decision to drop the appeal solidifies the dismissal

December 24, 2024