Justice and rights

Local News

After overturned arson conviction, Durango man recounts six-year nightmare

FLC professor accused of setting fire to City Market working through repercussions

April 6, 2026

Local News

Jail officials say Mercy Hospital returning inmates without care

Plata County seeks answers after repeated returns raise medical concerns

April 4, 2026

Local News

City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records

Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge

February 27, 2026

Local News

Maria’s Bookshop files lawsuit against city of Durango over police warrant

argues compliance, without proper hearing, would have ‘chilling effect’ on free speech

February 24, 2026

Local News

How do we talk about harm?

is facilitating restorative justice practices to reshape what conflict resolution looks like in Southwest Colorado

June 11, 2025

Local News

Women rally in Durango for reproductive health rights

200 people fill Buckley Park on Saturday ahead of Election Day

November 2, 2024

Nation & World

Should elephants have the same rights as people?

A Colorado court may decide This undated photo provided by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo shows elephants Kimba, front, and Lucky,…

October 24, 2024

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

Local News

A same-sex couple bought a marriage license in Silverton. They got a civil union instead

Juan County Clerk relied on relic leftover from fight for marriage equality

August 5, 2024

Regional News

Here’s what the Colorado Legislature did for criminal justice reform during 2024 session

The Colorado state Capitol in Denver, seen here on Jan. 9, 2023. The Colorado Legislature approved a variety of bills…

May 12, 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

Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says

April 25, 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

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

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

Protesters gather at Buckley Park for march supporting abortion rights

Durango high schoolers organize rally to match nationwide movement

May 15, 2022

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers cut back jail oversight bill after outcry from sheriffs

Measure instead seeks to form a commission to study possible reforms

March 9, 2022

Regional News

Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Legislation includes reducing court fees and penalties for failure to pay

July 7, 2021

Local News

Community Relations Commission foresees progress on diversity in 2021

Slow, but steady steps taken this year on inclusion issues, representatives say

December 27, 2020

Local News

Durango invests in new diversity-focused efforts for 2021

identifies translation services, affirmative action and ADA upgrades as priorities

December 8, 2020

Local News

Durango police move toward reforming mental health response

Department says pilot program with Axis Health System could launch in January

October 21, 2020

Local News

After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington?

community leader says town has moved from ‘D’ to ‘B minus’

October 17, 2020

Local News

Durango Police Department takes action on community outreach

Brammer prioritizes seeking out unheard voices

October 12, 2020

Local News

Police reforms begin to take root in La Plata County

law enforcement gives nod to some changes, conflicted about others

September 30, 2020