Judiciary (system of justice)

6th Judicial District

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 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Associated Press

Colorado appeals panel skeptical of sentencing for former county clerk who breached election systems

Attorney John Case, left, talks to reporters after a hearing to urge a state appeals court to overturn the convictions…

January 15, 2026 • By COLLEEN SLEVIN — Associated Press

6th Judicial District

Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

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

January 11, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

January 5, 2026 • Herald Staff Report

6th Judicial District

A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

From wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

December 31, 2025 • Herald Staff Report

6th Judicial District

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

December 23, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

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

December 3, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

Public commenting period open through Friday

November 27, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

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

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

November 4, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Kim Shropshire to serve as Colorado 6th Judicial District chief judge

Three finalists in running for judgeship

October 21, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Archuleta County, Colorado 6th Judicial District looking to fill judge vacancies

Judicial nominating committee will meet in Durango on Oct. 15 to consider candidates

October 7, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Civil rights

Colorado attorney general weighs in on Trump lawsuits, governor’s race and rural-urban politics

Phil Weiser says he’s a fighter, and that’s what state needs

September 16, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Court administration

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 • Benjamin Rubin — Journal Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson to retire after 23 years on bench in Durango

6th Judicial District Nominating Commission will interview applicants Oct. 8; position to be filled by Jan. 2

August 26, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

6th Judicial District

Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Justin Fay will take bench Oct. 1

August 21, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer