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Jury finds that Ticketmaster, Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

The Ticketmaster logo is seen along the sideline of the field before an NFL game on Sept. 15, 2024, in…

April 20, 2026

Local News

La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit

Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending

April 20, 2026

Local News

Colorado bill addressing jail sexual abuse is paused in the Senate

Officials cite concerns over language and conflicts with existing laws, guidelines

April 14, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

December 29, 2025

Regional News

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

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

December 26, 2025

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

The Durango Herald

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

Local News

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

files for temporary protection order for eight employees

September 25, 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

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

18 victims seek damages, changes to strip-search policies

September 5, 2025

Local News

Durango police officer resigns after being linked to New Mexico DWI scandal

Carr completed training in May, resigned on Wednesday

June 26, 2025

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

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

250 people gather for national ‘Law Day’

May 1, 2025

Local News

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

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

Regional News

As DOJ looks into Tina Peters’ prosecution, Colorado officials field pleas from her supporters

‘They are all talking about how Tina Peters has been victimized’

March 7, 2025

Regional News

Cases that Colorado has filed against the Trump administration so far

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate lawsuit in relation to cuts to NIH funding

February 11, 2025

Local News

Santa Rita Park shooter sentenced to 45 years prison

more defendants await adjudication in alleged ambush-style shooting

January 24, 2025