Judiciary (system of justice)

Local News

Southwest Colorado DA backs social media bill that Polis may veto

‘We want to get predators off the platforms,’ District Attorney Sean Murray says

April 22, 2025

Regional News

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

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

April 16, 2025

Local News

New judgeship created for overworked La Plata County Court

$190K position aims to ease burdensome caseload

April 8, 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

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

Amendment I: Should Colorado judges be able to deny bail to people charged with first-degree murder?

Measure is an effort to remedy an unintended consequence from when state’s death penalty was abolished in 2020

October 15, 2024

Regional News

Colorado legislators weigh grants for behavioral health services in jails

Committee considers other programs to help divert youth from criminal justice system, provide supportive housing to people deemed incompetent

August 17, 2024

Local News

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

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

May 6, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s public defenders say they need 230 more attorneys to provide effective counsel

Biggest factor driving need is a 4,500% increase in volume of evidence in the digital age

February 26, 2024

Local News

Jury convicts La Plata County man of manslaughter in shooting death

Tonelli found not guilty of more serious charge of second-degree murder for the death of Jamison McMaster

January 30, 2024

Local News

Durango man sentenced to prison for threatening retired judge

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

November 17, 2023

Local News

A voice for victims: Jane Foy honored for prosecutorial advocacy

District attorney employee helps victims through criminal justice process

November 3, 2023

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers mandate audit of halfway houses following ProPublica investigation

A lack of transparency has been a barrier to reform

May 1, 2023

Local News

Los Pinos firefighter pleads guilty in domestic violence case

Firefighter can no longer work at same department as firefighter he assaulted

March 9, 2023

Local News

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

Local News

Two finalists named for La Plata County Court judgeship position

Colorado governor has 15 days to appoint someone

February 2, 2023

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Jury finds Ignacio man ‘not guilty’ of domestic violence after year in jail

Brown was accused of strangling and breaking the arm of his girlfriend

December 9, 2022

Local News

Eight applicants apply for La Plata County court judge opening

can submit comments regarding qualifications of candidates

November 29, 2022