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Durango man accused of fatal shooting appears in court

Alleged victim made threats, told police to shoot him weeks before death

May 7, 2026

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Plea hearing delayed for former jail commander accused of invasion of privacy

Attorneys continue negotiations in case involving 117 counts

February 3, 2026

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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

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Durango man found guilty of second-degree murder in motel shooting

Prosecutors said killing was deliberate; defense claimed self-defense

December 23, 2025

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Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

December 23, 2025

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Judge finalists selected for San Juan, La Plata counties

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

December 3, 2025

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

finalists in running for judgeship

October 21, 2025

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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

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Six apply for 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

comments accepted by email through Wednesday

July 24, 2025

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La Plata County Court officials address reports of ICE in courthouse

‘There was no interaction with anybody other than ... normal course of business’

July 19, 2025

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Hermosa man arrested on suspicion of shooting his longtime girlfriend

Suspect says gunshot was accidental, self-inflicted

July 15, 2025

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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

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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

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Former La Plata County prosecutor returns as judge

Lewis graduate, now a Westminster attorney, appointed to bench

June 10, 2025

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Arizona man sentenced for child sex assault in Silverton

Saunders allowed to post bail during appeal, upsetting prosecutors and victim

May 23, 2025

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Lawyers rally at La Plata County Courthouse to defend Constitution, rule of law

250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’

May 1, 2025

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Judge declines to dismiss city’s lawsuit against Durango watchdog

Trial scheduled to begin Sept. 5 The city of Durango has a 12% vacancy rate in the number of homes…

May 1, 2025

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Durango man sentenced for assault, escape from La Plata County Jail

Buck’s prison terms to be served concurrently with federal case

September 30, 2024

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Durango man sentenced for indecent exposure

Martinez, 31, received two years probation for illicit behavior at downtown business

August 1, 2024

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Judge rejects plea deal in Durango hit-and-run case

Agreement sought to give driver up to 90 days in jail after leaving scene of crash

March 20, 2024

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Man arrested in connection with sprinkling white powder on Durango buildings

Morrison, 52, allegedly seen on video purchasing 10-pound bags of baking soda

March 4, 2024

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The end of a long road: 13 new citizens naturalized in Durango

Immigrants from Cambodia, Germany, Mexico and Russia gathered Thursday for a formal ceremony

March 2, 2024

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Durango police investigate suspicious white powder spread around buildings

Courthouse and police station were closed Tuesday morning

February 13, 2024

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150 years of La Plata County

county commemorates its sesquicentennial anniversary Saturday

February 9, 2024