Judiciary (system of justice)

Regional News

Jared Polis says Colorado needs a new prison ASAP. How did we get here?

A parole backlog and new laws lengthening sentences are leading to a surge in prison population

April 16, 2026

Local News

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

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 14, 2026

Local News

Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

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

January 11, 2026

Local News

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

Local News

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

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

December 31, 2025

Local News

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

December 23, 2025

Local News

Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

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

December 3, 2025

Local News

Three apply for San Juan County Court judgeship in Silverton

commenting period open through Friday

November 27, 2025

Local News

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

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

November 4, 2025

Local News

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

finalists in running for judgeship

October 21, 2025

Local News

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

Local News

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

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

September 16, 2025

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Polis appoints Archuleta County judge to 6th Judicial District Court

Fay will take bench Oct. 1

August 21, 2025

Local News

Six apply for 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

comments accepted by email through Wednesday

July 24, 2025

Local News

Richard Schmittel sworn in as new La Plata County Court judge

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

July 11, 2025

Local News

District Judge Suzanne Carlson to retire after 13 years on bench in Durango

6th Judicial District Nominating Commission to interview applicants Aug. 4; position to be filled by Oct. 1

June 17, 2025

Local News

Former La Plata County prosecutor returns as judge

Lewis graduate, now a Westminster attorney, appointed to bench

June 10, 2025

Local News

Seven apply for new judgeship in La Plata County

comments accepted by email through Monday

May 13, 2025

Regional News

Trump signals for Department of Justice to try and free Tina Peters

‘Tina is an innocent Political Prisoner being horribly and unjustly punished,’ he wrote

May 6, 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

Regional News

Colorado fights Trump administration’s bid to help imprisoned loyalist Tina Peters

U.S. Justice Department requested former elections clerk be freed while she appeals

April 23, 2025