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Former La Plata County judge talks gender bias, mistakes and silver linings

Woods was removed by voters in November after serving two years on the bench

January 18, 2023

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Ousted La Plata County judge explains her judicial philosophy, battle against public perception

chose not to retain Woods Nov. 8 by a narrow margin

January 15, 2023

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Newly named county court judge will instead serve on District Court bench in Durango

Anthony Baca applied for two positions; Polis apparently liked him for both

January 6, 2023

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Three nominees named to fill La Plata County Court judge vacancy

submitted to Gov. Jared Polis, who will have 15 days to name replacement for former judge Anne Woods

December 12, 2022

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11 candidates apply for judgeship in 6th Judicial District

Position is being vacated by Todd Norvell, who was appointed to bench in 2017

December 7, 2022

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Eight applicants apply for La Plata County court judge opening

can submit comments regarding qualifications of candidates

November 29, 2022

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La Plata County Judge Anne Woods resigns day after vote to dismiss her

Interim judges will be brought in to handle workload

November 10, 2022

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La Plata County Judge Anne Woods loses retention vote

6th Judicial District Judge Jeffrey Wilson overwhelmingly retained

November 9, 2022

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District judge in Durango resigns

issues cited for Todd Norvell’s departure

October 25, 2022

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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 reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

May 4, 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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Three nominees named for 6th Judicial District judgeship appointment

Finalists are from Dolores, Durango and Silverton

February 21, 2022

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New La Plata County judge places emphasis on rehabilitation, not prison

in criminal justice world fear new style increases risk to community

February 20, 2021

Regional News

Governor names Colorado Supreme Court appointee

Berkenkotter is a former district judge in Boulder County

November 21, 2020

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When filling out ballots, don’t forget judges are up for retention

judges face votes in 6th Judicial District

October 17, 2020

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Nominations taken to fill La Plata County judge vacancy

J. Osborne to retire

July 21, 2020

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Retired district judge David Dickinson, 71, dies in Durango

Longtime resident served 14 years on bench

September 11, 2017

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Judge Martha Minot can be tough – and also bake you a cake

Pioneer of problem-solving courts to step down after 25 years

August 28, 2017

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Three nominees named for vacant judgeship in La Plata County

Governor has until Aug. 11 to name new judge

July 27, 2017

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Commission accepting comments about county judge candidates

apply for post being vacated by La Plata County Court Judge Martha Minot

July 13, 2017

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Chief District Court judge skates to the finish line in Durango

Olympic athlete retires after 20 years on the bench

January 16, 2017

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Three finalists named for 6th Judicial District judgeship

Governor has 15 days to appoint new judge

August 24, 2016

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Two judges recommended for retention in 6th Judicial District

Wilson, Herringer receive favorable reviews in judicial evaluations

August 10, 2016