law and justice

Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails

La Plata County Jail

Colorado House committee advances bill targeting sexual abuse in jails

Alleged victim says former La Plata County jail commander ‘fouled his oath and utilized his power to victimize women’

March 12, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

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

6th Judicial District

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 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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

Business (general)

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

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

February 24, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights

Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights

Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations

January 17, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Chief Judge Jeffrey Wilson retires after 23 years on bench

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

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

Ethics complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

December 29, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

Can the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14

December 26, 2025 • By Colleen Slevin — Associated Press

Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

Associated Press

Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

FILE – "Pill Man" made by Frank Huntley of Worcester, Mass., from his opioid prescription pill bottles, is displayed during…

November 18, 2025 • By GEOFF MULVIHILL — Associated Press

Residents file lawsuit in response to La Plata Electric Association’s exit from Tri-State

Energy resources

Residents file lawsuit in response to La Plata Electric Association’s exit from Tri-State

Plaintiffs say co-op violated bylaws by failing to seek voter approval

October 7, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial

Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial

City files for temporary protection order for eight employees

September 25, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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

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

Second class-action lawsuit filed against former La Plata County Jail commander

La Plata County Jail

Second class-action lawsuit filed against former La Plata County Jail commander

18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies

September 5, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer