law and justice

Local News

Low-income victims of crime eligible for housing assistance

Funding during volatile time can make difference

December 31, 2017

Local News

2017: A year of planning and building in Cortez

sets new goals, opens buildings, considers new rules

December 29, 2017

Local News

2017: A year of planning and building in Cortez

sets new goals, opens buildings, and considers new rules

December 26, 2017

Local News

Durango man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in girl’s death

Mercedez Lynn Farley was not wearing seatbelt at time of crash

December 15, 2017

Local News

Rick Stallings found guilty of murdering former Durango resident

faces life sentence in death of Karen Cugnini in 2015

December 4, 2017

Local News

Cortez man convicted on two of four drug charges; seven dismissed

acquits suspect of distribution charges

December 4, 2017

Local News

Students to host dinner, exhibition around homelessness

to feature art, film and speakers

December 3, 2017

Local News

House sitter involved in Cortez ID theft cases dies

of death under investigation

November 28, 2017

Local News

Pagosa Springs cold case murder suspect granted new trial

Dexter found dead in a pool in 1988, suspect arrested 24 years later

November 22, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County Sheriff’s deputies hold presentations on crime trends

Sessions planned for Dolores and Lewis

November 15, 2017

Local News

Plea hearings delayed for Cortez identity-theft suspect

sitter case postponed to Nov. 21

November 7, 2017

Local News

Sheriff investigates drugs after inmate hospitalized

and medical incident may not be connected

November 5, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County jail gets grant to continue education program

Program helps inmates get diplomas

October 31, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County jail gets grant to continue education program

Program helps inmates get diplomas

October 30, 2017

Local News

Eight starving dogs rescued in La Plata County

Animals recover at Humane Society; cruelty case being pursued against owner

October 20, 2017

Local News

John Mulloy Jr. found guilty of burglarizing Bayfield pawn shop

deliberated three hours; defendant faces up to 8 years in prison

October 18, 2017

Regional News

Supreme Court denies petition for help from public defenders

du1-i-syn A state agency overseeing public defenders has insisted that its attorneys in various parts of the state are wrongfully…

October 11, 2017

Local News

Woman cited in Cortez T-ball brawl is granted deferred sentence

Sentence in case of disturbing the peace is suspended

October 11, 2017

Film

Sexual harassment, rape accusations pile up against Harvey Weinstein

Producer Harvey Weinstein has been fired from The Weinstein Co., effective immediately, after new information revealed regarding his conduct.Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP…

October 11, 2017

Film

Resignations, fallout grows for embattled producer Weinstein

The developments are the latest fallout from sexual harassment allegations against the Oscar-winning producer that The New York Times detailed…

October 7, 2017

Local News

Woman cited in T-ball brawl is granted deferred sentence

Sentence in case of disturbing the peace is suspended

October 5, 2017

Local News

Nine adults, child face charges in Cortez T-ball fight

charged with assault, district attorney says

September 25, 2017

Local News

Update: Nine adults, child face charges in Cortez T-ball fight

charged with assault, district attorney says

September 21, 2017

Local News

Durango man who took multiple cars for joyride in December sentenced to 90 days in jail

Pugh, 20, will also serve 18 month deferred judgment

September 6, 2017