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Doug Reynolds sworn in as La Plata County Court judge

Doug Reynolds sworn in as La Plata County Court judge

Litigants may not always agree with decisions, but they should feel heard, he says

January 31, 2026

Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

presided over several notable trials, is lauded for applying law evenly

January 11, 2026

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

December 23, 2025

Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

Gov. Jared Polis has until Dec. 17 to appoint positions

December 3, 2025

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

commenting period open through Friday

November 27, 2025

Polis appoints judges to 6th Judicial District, Archuleta County courts

Polis appoints judges to 6th Judicial District, Archuleta County courts

Appointments create new vacancies in La Plata, San Juan county courts

November 4, 2025

Montezuma County judge could face removal over court hearing involving school superintendent

Montezuma County judge could face removal over court hearing involving school superintendent

Complaint alleges Ian MacLaren scheduled proceeding to publicly criticize defendant

September 9, 2025

Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Fay will take bench Oct. 1

August 21, 2025

Six apply for 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Six apply for 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

comments accepted by email through Wednesday

Richard Schmittel sworn in as new La Plata County Court judge

Richard Schmittel sworn in as new La Plata County Court judge

judge was appointed by Colorado Lt. Gov. and will serve the people

Former La Plata County prosecutor returns as judge

Former La Plata County prosecutor returns as judge

Lewis graduate, now a Westminster attorney, appointed to bench

Seven apply for new judgeship in La Plata County

Seven apply for new judgeship in La Plata County

comments accepted by email through Monday

Western Slope judge warns ICE to stop civil immigration actions in courthouses

Western Slope judge warns ICE to stop civil immigration actions in courthouses

Workers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been a steady presence

District attorney’s office begins reviewing all arrest, search warrant affidavits

District attorney’s office begins reviewing all arrest, search warrant affidavits

seeks to better demonstrate probable cause, keep judges out of legal fray

Durango woman with about 100 tickets sentenced to 45 days in jail

Durango woman with about 100 tickets sentenced to 45 days in jail

Kristie Boughan declined to participate in inpatient treatment program

January 26, 2024

New Durango municipal judge wants specialty court for mental health, substance abuse issues

New Durango municipal judge wants specialty court for mental health, substance abuse issues

Margeson was sworn in Wednesday at City Hall

December 21, 2023

Durango man sentenced to prison for threatening retired judge

Durango man sentenced to prison for threatening retired judge

Prosecutor says similar crimes are ‘an attack on our American justice system’

November 17, 2023

Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

Durango man gets prison for arm cast ‘clubbing’

suffered traumatic brain injury, broken jaw

September 28, 2023

Durango fugitive arrested for threatening retired district judge

Durango fugitive arrested for threatening retired district judge

messages sent by man who previously appeared before court

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

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

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

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

Two finalists named for La Plata County Court judgeship position

Two finalists named for La Plata County Court judgeship position

Colorado governor has 15 days to appoint someone

February 2, 2023

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

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

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

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